Using Your Evinrude E-TEC Outboard
UNDER TOW HIGH ALTITUDE
Should you require a tow from another boat: Your outboard’s EMM will automatically com-
pensate for changes in altitude. However, if
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Shift your engine to NEUTRAL;
Tilt its gearcase out of the water;
Off-load all persons into another boat; and
Keep speed slower than planing speed.
you boat above 3000 ft. (900 m), you will ex-
perience a slight loss of power due to reduced
air density.
If your engine drops below the recommended
RPM operating range at full throttle, have your
Dealer select a lower pitch propeller.
DUAL OUTBOARD OPERATION
If you return to sea level, have your Dealer in-
stall the original propeller and verify correct
RPM operating range.
When in reverse above slow speed, be sure
both outboards are running, even if one is in
NEUTRAL.
If it is necessary to return to harbor with one
outboard not running, tilt the inoperative out-
board high enough to keep its propeller out of
the water.
COLD AND FREEZING WEATHER
NOTICE
When operating in conditions
Evinrude/Johnson
XD100 oil, must be used.
under
32°F
(0°C),
During operation in freezing weather, keep
the gearcase submerged at all times.
Upon removing your outboard from the water,
leave it in a vertical position until its cooling
system is drained. Store the outboard verti-
cally.
If the outboard’s gearcase is equipped with an
integral speedometer pickup, all water must
be cleared from the hose to prevent gearcase
damage. Refer to Storage on page 56.
NOTICE
Water remaining in the gear-
case, cooling system or other compo-
nents can freeze, causing serious engine
damage.
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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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