Using Your Evinrude E-TEC Outboard
OPERATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
ENGINE STARTING / STOPPING
(TILLER ROPE START) -
RL MODELS
DO NOT run the engine indoors or Refer to the Routine Inspection Checklist
without adequate ventilation or per- on page 50 for pre-launch checks before us-
mit exhaust fumes to accumulate in ing your Evinrude E-TEC outboard.
confined areas. Engine exhaust
NOTICE
contains carbon monoxide which, if
inhaled, can cause serious brain
damage or death.
You MUST supply water to the
attempting to start it.
engine
before
Engine damage can occur quickly.
Be sure the water intake screens are below
the water surface.
DANGER
Contact with a rotating propeller is
likely to result in serious injury or
death. Assure the engine and prop
Emergency Stop Switch
The emergency stop switch is on the steering
handle. Use of the emergency stop feature is
area is clear of people and objects highly recommended on all boats.
Connect the clip to the emergency stop
switch.
before starting engine or operating
boat.
WARNING
1
2
Do not allow anyone near a propel-
ler, even when the engine is off.
Blades can be sharp and the propel-
ler can continue to turn even after
the engine is off. Always shut off the
engine when near people in the
water.
3
WARNING
The engine cover is a machinery
guard. DO NOT operate your out-
board with the cover off unless you
are performing maintenance or
emergency starting, and then be
careful to keep hands, hair, and
clothing clear of all moving parts.
Contact with moving parts could
cause injury.
1.
2.
3. Lanyard
Clip
Emergency stop clip / key switch
WARNING
Always use the safety lanyard when
operating your boat to help prevent
a runaway boat and reduce the risk
of personal injury or death.
Be familiar with the waters you are oper-
ating in. The gearcase of this outboard
extends below the water surface and
could potentially come in contact with
underwater obstructions. Contact with
underwater obstructions may result in
loss of control and personal injury.
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| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Evinrude Brand Manuals, Evinrude E-TEC Manual, Evinrude Outboard Manual |
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| Tags | Evinrude 40 hp, Evinrude 50 hp, Evinrude 60 hp, Evinrude PL, Evinrude RL, Evinrude SL, Evinrude TL |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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