Evinrude E-TEC G2, Manual

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Special Operating Conditions
Auxiliary Outboard Operation
Place the outboard in the full TILT position
when not in use.
Cold and Freezing Weather
During operation in freezing weather, keep
the gearcase submerged at all times.
Upon removing your outboard from the water,
leave it in a vertical position until its cooling
system is drained. Store the outboard verti-
cally.
If the outboard’s gearcase is equipped with an
integral speedometer pickup, all water must
be cleared from the hose to prevent gearcase
damage. Refer to Transporting / Storage on
page 47.
Multiple Outboard Operation
When in reverse above slow speed, be sure
all outboards are running, even if one is in
NEUTRAL.
If it is necessary to return to harbor with one
outboard not running, tilt the inoperative out-
board high enough to keep its propeller out of
the water.
High Altitude
Your outboard’s EMM will automatically com-
pensate for changes in altitude. However, if
you boat above 3000 ft. (900 m), you will ex-
perience a slight loss of power due to reduced
air density.
If your engine drops below the recommended
RPM operating range at full throttle, select a
lower pitch propeller.
If you return to sea level, install the original
propeller and verify correct RPM operating
range.
Salt Water
Anode protection for the outboard has been
provided for use in salt or brackish water.
Upon removal from salt water, leave outboard
in a vertical position until its cooling system
has drained. During long periods of mooring,
tilt the gearcase out of the water, except in
freezing temperatures. Flush the outboard, if
desired. Refer to Flushing on page 55.
Salt Water Lubrication Points
NOTICE
Shift the outboard to FORWARD or
REVERSE when not in use and tilted up.
Propeller spinning while not in use may
damage the outboard.
NOTICE
When operating in conditions under 32°F
(0°C), Evinrude XD100 oil, must be used.
NOTICE
Water remaining in the gearcase, cooling
system or other components can freeze,
causing serious engine damage.
1. Tilt lever and swivel bracket lubrica-
tion points (annually)
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