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

   Maintenance
STORAGE
DANGER
If the outboard is laid down for transportation
or storage, the oiling system must be primed
before reusing the  outboard. Refer to   Prim-
ing the  Oil System on  page 20.  Then per-
DO  NOT  run  the engine  indoors  or
without adequate ventilation or per-
mit exhaust fumes to accumulate in
confined    areas.   Engine    exhaust      form Long-Term Storage (Winterization) to
contains carbon monoxide which, if
inhaled,   can  cause   serious  brain
damage or death.
prime the oiling system.
LONG-TERM STORAGE
You must protect against natural environmen-  (WINTERIZATION)
tal conditions that can be damaging to an out-
board. Your warranty  does not cover  engine
WARNING
failure caused by these conditions.
Outboard   must   be   in    NEUTRAL
performing    winterization.
NOTICE
before
Temperature
and
humidity
changes during storage period can  cause
corrosion of internal engine components.
Starting outboard in gear can cause
personal injury.
If winterizing on a trailer, the propel-
Winterization   prepares   your  outboard   for
long-term off-season  storage. During winter-     ler  must  be   removed  before   per-
to
used to coat internal engine components. Re-    remove  propeller   can   cause  per-
ization, the engine is “fogged” and extra oil is
forming
procedure.
Failure
fer  to  Long-Term  Storage (Winterization)
on page 56.
sonal injury or death.
Stabilize the fuel supply.  Fuel remaining in
NOTICE
your fuel tank can oxidize, resulting in loss of
octane and fuel system deposits.
The Long-Term  Storage (WIN-
TERIZATION)  procedure  can  be  used to
prime the oiling system.
Use Evinrude/Johnson 2+4  Fuel Conditioner
to  prevent  gum  and  varnish  deposits  from   Winterization   prepares   your   outboard   for
forming in fuel  system components. Refer to    long-term off-season  storage. During winter-
Operation on page 24.
ization, the engine is “fogged” and extra oil is
used to coat internal engine components.
WARNING
Winterization  requires a  specific  process of
steps.
Closely  follow   the  applicable   winterization
procedure for your outboard:
Prevent  injury  from  moving  engine
components.   Before    starting   the
outboard:
Remote control
Shift it to NEUTRAL.
Keep hands, clothes,  and hair clear of      • Remote control with foot throttle
•  Tiller control
powerhead.
If you are unsure which procedure is right  for
you, contact your Dealer for assistance.
Remove the propeller.
You can confirm your outboard enters winter-
ization mode when the engine runs at fast idle
and:
Store fuel tanks in a well-ventilated
area,   away   from   heat   and  open
flame.  Prevent  escape  of  liquid  or
vapors   which    could   accidentally
ignite.  Close  filler  cap  vent  screws
(if  equipped)  and  be  sure  any  dis-
connected fuel hoses do not drip.
The  SystemCheck   gauge  lights  flash  (if
equipped).
The I-Command  gauge displays winteriza-
tion message (if equipped).
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