Evinrude FHL115, Operator'S Manual

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- Maintenance
Refer to Engine Monitoring and review your en-
gine’s warning system self-test routine. During your
preseason start-up, make sure the warning system
self-tests properly. If it doesn’t, see your Dealer.
Follow Engine Starting in the Engine Starting
Section and start the engine. Let it idle while you:
Observe running quality - if poor, refer to Trouble
Check Chart or see your Dealer.
Observe water pump operation. Water must flow
from the water pump indicator in a steady stream. If
it doesn’t, shut off the engine and investigate. Refer
to
Engine Overheating .
Stop the engine and check the fuel system for
leaks.
BATTERY
Each outboard needs one battery that is:
• 12-volt, heavy-duty, designated "marine"
• Vented/refillable or maintenance-free
Rated according to the minimum requirements in
Engine Specifications .
Deep-cycle batteries are suitable IF they meet or
exceed the minimum CCA requirements.
Ask your Dealer about your outboard’s require-
ments before installing longer battery cables or a
battery switch.
Never install an after-market battery isolator. Your
outboard has a built-in accessory battery charging
feature. Refer to
Accessory Battery Connection .
Installation
Read and understand the safety information sup-
plied with your battery BEFORE you begin installa-
tion.
Make sure all components are clean and free of
corrosion.
Connect the RED (+) main cable to the positive (+)
battery post. Connect the BLACK (-) main cable to
the negative (-) battery post.
If you have marine battery posts, install each main
cable on the clamp adapter with a starwasher be-
low it. Install all wires from accessories on the
threaded portion of the post.
1. Main cable
2. Starwasher
3. Accessory wires
WARNING
Do not use a booster battery and jumper
cables to start the engine. Fumes vented
can cause explosion and fire, resulting in
property damage, serious injury or death.
WARNING
Failure to check for fuel leakage could allow
a leak to go undetected, resulting in fire or
explosion.