Evinrude E-TEC 200, Service Manual

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ROUTINE SERVICE
STORAGE
STORAGE
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT start outboard without a
water supply to the outboard’s cooling system.
Cooling system and/or powerhead damage could
occur.
Fuel System Treatment
Stabilize the boat’s fuel supply with Evinrude/
Johnson 2+4 Fuel Conditioner following the
instructions on the container.
Internal Engine Treatment
Remove the propeller, attach garden hose to
flushing port and turn on water.
Evinrude E-TEC models are designed to be self-
winterizing using either of the following methods:
IMPORTANT:
Engine MUST be in NEUTRAL
throughout these procedures.
Throttle Control Method
•
Mechanical Remote Controls: Advance throt-
tle control to 1/2 throttle (50%) position and then
start the outboard. All
four SystemCheck lights
will turn on and the outboard will run at idle
speed.
•
ICON Remote Controls: Turn Master Power/
Key Switch ON. Press the N switch. Advance
the control lever to 1/2 throttle (50%) position
and then start the outboard. All
four System-
Check lights will turn on and the outboard will
run at idle speed.
•
After approximately 15 seconds, the System-
Check lights will go off. Move throttle to IDLE
position. SystemCheck lights will light again.
•
Wait another 15 seconds. SystemCheck lights
will go off. At this point, advance throttle to
FULL (in neutral).
SystemCheck lights will flash,
indicating that outboard is in winterize mode.
•
Outboard will automatically go to fast idle and
fog itself. Allow outboard to run until it shuts
itself off (about one minute).
IMPORTANT:
If SystemCheck lights do not
flash, or outboard runs above fast idle, immedi-
ately turn off outboard and start the procedure
again.
Software Control Method
Winterization can also be run using Evinrude
Diagnostics software. With the outboard running,
start the process at the Settings/Adjustments
screen and follow the instructions.
After the outboard shuts itself off, turn key switch
OFF, then detach garden hose.
IMPORTANT:
When finished, leave the out-
board in vertical position long enough to com-
pletely drain the powerhead.
1. Winterization start button 008077
008119
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