2011 Evinrude 40 50 60 hp E-TEC RL TL PL SL Outboard Boat Motor Owners Manual

   Maintenance
FLUSHING
SERVICE TIPS
OUTBOARD EXTERNAL FINISH
If desired,  the outboard can be  flushed after
each use on a trailer or at dockside while it is
vertical.
Your outboard’s upper and lower engine cov-
ers use  molded-in color  technology, provid-
ing  a  deep,  durable  gloss   with  maximum
ultraviolet (sunlight) protection.
The high gloss  finish will show polish marks
when  viewed closely  in  certain light  condi-
tions. This glossing is NORMAL.
1)
Place the  outboard  in an  area with  good
drainage.
2)
3)
Connect garden hose to flushing port.
Turn on  the water.  It is  not necessary  to
run the engine for a good flushing.
Periodically,  wash the  entire  boat and  out-
board with  soapy water and  apply a coat of
automotive wax.  Leave the  engine cover  in
place when washing the outboard.
NOTICE
When
trailering
your
out-
board,  DO  NOT   cover  the  engine  with
canvas—it will  dull the  finish of  the out-
board’s engine covers.
SCRATCH REPAIR
4)
Leave the outboard in vertical position long   Surface  scratches  on the  upper  and lower
enough  to  completely   drain  the  power-    engine covers can  be polished out with buff-
head.
ing compound.
Treat affected areas using these steps:
NOTICE
1)
Sand the affected area with 800-grit sand-
paper.
If  you  cannot  store  the  out-
board in  the recommended  vertical posi-
tion,   be   sure   the   cooling    system   is    2) Wet sand the area with 1200-grit  sandpa-
drained completely. Never place  the gear-
per.
case   higher  than   the  powerhead.   Any    3) Using  a composite  material buffing  com-
water remaining  in the exhaust  passages
can run into the cylinders and  cause seri-
ous damage.
pound,  polish the  area, closely  following
the product directions.
NOTICE
sional
scratches.  Do not  attempt  to  paint over
marks   or  scratches   in   the  composite
material.  See  your  Dealer  to  repair any
deep scratches or gouges.
Your  Dealer  has  the  profes-
materials
to
properly
repair
SUBMERGED OUTBOARD
If your outboard has been under water,   have
it serviced  immediately upon  recovery. If
immediate   service   is   unavailable,   resub-
merge it in fresh water to avoid prolonged ex-
posure to the atmosphere.
HULL FINISH
After submersion, all boat and engine electri-
cal, fuel, and oiling systems must be inspect-    The  condition of  your  boat’s bottom  affects
ed for  signs of  water intrusion.  Your Dealer    performance. Marine growth or  bottom paint-
should perform this service.
ing may reduce speed and fuel efficiency.
For maximum  performance, keep  the boat’s
running surface clean  by rinsing it with  fresh
water and wiping  it dry. Apply Evinrude   anti-
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