Evinrude E115DBXSE, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance
STORAGE
You must protect against natural environmen-
tal conditions that can be damaging to an out-
board. Your warranty does not cover engine
failure caused by these conditions.
Temperature and humidity changes during
storage period can cause corrosion of internal
engine components.
Winterization prepares your outboard for
long-term off-season storage. During winter-
ization, the engine is “fogged” and extra oil is
used to coat internal engine components. Re-
fer to
Long-Term (Winterization) on page
35.
Stabilize the fuel supply. Fuel remaining in
your fuel tank can oxidize, resulting in loss of
octane and fuel system deposits.
Use
Evinrude/Johnson 2+4 Fuel Conditioner
to prevent gum and varnish deposits from
forming in fuel system components. Refer to
Fuel Additives on page 16.
TRANSPORTATION
FLUSHING
If desired, the outboard can be flushed after
each use on a trailer or at dockside while it is
vertical.
1) Place the outboard in an area with good
drainage.
2) Connect garden hose to flushing port.
3) Turn on the water. It is
not necessary to
run the engine for a good flushing.
4) Leave the outboard in vertical position long
enough to completely drain the power-
head.
IMPORTANT: If you cannot store the out-
board in the recommended vertical position,
be sure the cooling system is drained com-
pletely. Never place the gearcase higher than
the powerhead. Any water remaining in the
exhaust passages can run into the cylinders
and cause serious damage.
SHORT-TERM (BETWEEN USES)
If you must tilt the outboard to remove it from
the water, lower it and allow the cooling sys-
tem to drain completely as soon as you clear
the launch area.
Between uses, store your outboard in a verti-
cal position.
DANGER
DO NOT run the engine indoors or with-
out adequate ventilation or permit
exhaust fumes to accumulate in con-
fined areas. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide which, if inhaled, can
cause serious brain damage or death.
WARNING
Prevent injury from moving engine
components. Before starting the out-
board:
• Shift it to NEUTRAL.
• Keep hands, clothes, and hair clear of
powerhead.
• Remove the propeller.
Store fuel tanks in a well-ventilated
area, away from heat and open flame.
Prevent escape of liquid or vapors
which could accidentally ignite. Close
filler cap vent screws (if equipped) and
be sure any disconnected fuel hoses
do not drip.
If the outboard is laid down for transportation
or storage, the oiling system must be primed
before reusing the outboard. Refer to
Prim-
ing the Oil System on page 15.