Evinrude E-TEC G2, Manual

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Storage
Remote Control Outboards with Foot
Throttle
1) Fully advance the foot throttle. Start the
outboard. Outboard runs at slow idle
speed.
2) After outboard runs for at least 15 seconds,
remove foot from foot throttle and allow
throttle to return to IDLE position. Outboard
continues to run at slow idle speed.
3) After outboard runs for another 15 sec-
onds, fully advance the foot throttle again.
Outboard will accelerate to fast idle speed
and fog itself.
4) Allow outboard to run until it shuts itself
OFF automatically (one to two minutes).
After Winterization – All Outboards
1) After the outboard shuts itself off, turn key
switch OFF. (For tiller models, remove en-
gine cut–off clip / key switch.) Do not start
the outboard again after winterization is
completed.
2) If winterizing on a trailer, turn off water
and detach garden hose. Grease propeller
shaft splines with recommended lubricant,
and re-install propeller.
3) Top off oil tank.
Extra engine oil is used during the winteriza-
tion procedure. Some excess oil may appear
on the skeg below the gearcase area. This is
normal.
Avoid potential oil stains by placing a shop
towel or suitable container under the propeller
and skeg for the duration of the storage.
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Winterization is complete when outboard
shuts itself off.
•
If the outboard DOES NOT shut itself
off, you may not have allowed enough run-
ning time at a throttle position.
• If the engine exceeds 3000 RPM, the out-
board may have been shifted into gear.
In either event, immediately turn the key
switch OFF and re-start the procedure.
NOTICE
When winterizing is finished, leave the
outboard in vertical position long
enough to completely drain the power-
head. If equipped, disconnect the speed-
ometer pickup at the upper connection
and blow all water out of the hose using
air pressure of 25 psi or less. Reconnect
speedometer pickup after all the water
has been removed.