Using Your Evinrude E-TEC Outboard
Tilt
3) Lower the outboard until the tilt lock lever
rests solidly on the stern brackets.
The full tilt is often used to tilt the outboard for
clearance
launching.
when
beaching,
mooring,
or
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Trim
In most operating conditions, it is recom-
mended to trim the outboard to the full down
position when accelerating. Once on plane,
trim the outboard up for best performance.
Over-trimming increases engine RPM while
decreasing speed. The best trim setting is
when the highest speed is achieved with the
lowest engine RPM.
1.
Tilt support lever
When you are finished tilting the outboard,
disengage the tilt lock lever:
1)
2)
3)
Shallow Water Drive
Tilt the outboard UP.
Flip the tilt lock lever up.
Lower the outboard to operating position.
You can tilt the outboard to any position with-
in the tilt range but DO NOT run the engine
faster than idle speed. If idling a tilted out-
board, keep its water intakes submerged at
all times.
Manual Release Valve
If needed, the outboard will tilt up or down
manually, using the manual release valve.
WARNING
Keep everyone clear of a tilted out-
board when backing out the manual
release screw. The outboard could
drop suddenly and forcibly. Be sure
to tighten the manual release screw
after manually repositioning the out-
board. Tightening the screw also
reactivates the outboard’s impact
protection and reverse thrust capa-
bility.
1.
2.
Trim range
Tilt range
Tilt Lock Lever
If you intend to leave the outboard tilted for a 1) Turn the manual release screw counter-
period of time, engage the tilt lock lever:
clockwise, slowly (about 3 1/2 turns), until
it lightly contacts its retaining ring.
Reposition the outboard.
1)
Tilt the outboard UP using the trailering tilt
switch.
2)
2)
Flip the tilt lock lever down.
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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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