Evinrude E-Tec 40 HP, Service Manual

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OILING SYSTEM
OIL COMPONENT SERVICING
8
OIL COMPONENT
SERVICING
Oil Distribution Hoses
The oil distribution hoses to each cylinder MUST
be the same length. DO NOT alter th e length of
any hoses.
Oil Distribution Hose Length:
•
20 in. (508 mm)
Removal
Release the hose by depressing the outer ring of
the hose retaining mechanism.
Once hose is removed fro m the manifold , make
sure hose support is in the end of the hose.
Installation
Cut Repla cement Oil Hose , P/N 778708, to the
correct length. Insert hose support in manifold end
of hose.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT insert distribution hoses
into manifold without a hose support.
Be sure the hose is full y in serted into man ifold.
Insertion depth is 5/8 in. (16 mm). Visually inspect
for hose supports.
Oil Tank Assembly
Removal
Disconnect the battery cables at the battery.
Remove engine covers and air silencer.
Remove oil tank retaining screws.
3-C
YLINDER
M
ODELS
A
WARNING
To prevent accidental starting while ser-
vicing, twist and remove spark plug leads.
1. Retainer mechanism
008067
1. Hose support
008070
1
1
1. Screw
008071
1. Screws
008072
1
1