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Outboard Installation
Outboard Mounting
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complete engine. The off-set lifting eye is used to
remove and install the powerhead.
IMPORTANT: Carefully thread the lifting fixture
into the threads of the flywheel at least 6 complete
turns. Do NOT cross-thread the threads of the lift-
ing fixture into the threads of the flywheel.
Install the lifting fixture completely into the fly-
wheel. If needed, turn the flywheel until the lifting
rings of the fixture are aligned front to back as
shown.
Fasten appropriate chain hook to the front lifting
eye of the tool.
Carefully hoist outboard with chain and unbolt the
outboard mounting brackets from shipping con-
tainer.
Outboard Mounting
Mounting Height
Evinrude E-TEC G2 models provide built in set-
back, compared to previous models.
As a starting point, the anti-ventilation plate of the
gearcase should align approximately 2 in.
(51 mm) above the bottom of the hull.
Optimum boat performance depends on outboard
mounting height. Boats that exceed 50 MPH may
benefit from higher outboard mounting heights.
Consult the boat manufacturer for specific out-
board mounting height information for a particular
hull.
Water test the outboard and boat with different
outboard mounting heights until the best perfor-
mance is achieved.
Also see Multiple Outboard Mounting Height on
p. 57.
Mounting Bolt Installation
IMPORTANT: Use a marine sealant rated for
above or below waterline use. RTV silicone is not
approved for below waterline use. Polyurethane
sealants are not easily removed and may damage
outboard or boat mounting surfaces.
Lifting Fixture, P/N 357667
1. Centerline lifting eye
2. Off-set lifting eye
357667
1. Front
2. Back
009100
NOTICE
Be sure that outboard water pressure is not
adversely affected by the mounting height of
the outboard.
WARNING
If either side of the transom deforms or
cracks when the bolts are tightened to their
recommended torque, the transom construc-
tion may not be adequate or may be deterio-
rated. Structural failure of the transom could
result in loss of boat control and injury to
the occupants.
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