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outboard. Only running outboard
(s) will be winterized.
11.The outboard (s) will automatically
shut off when the process is
complete.
During the winterization process, the
remote control will ignore all throttle,
gear, and switch operations. The con-
trol WILL acknowledge Key OFF or
Emergency Stop commands. Trim the
outboard to the fully down position to
store. If the outboard must be stored
in a tilted position, make SURE the
cooling system is drained completely
BEFORE tilting.
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SSuurrffaaccee SSiiddee MMoouunntt CCoonnttrrooll
Your outboard can be winterized in
the water. If winterizing in water, make
sure the water intake screens are
completely submerged.
1. Stabilize the engine’s fuel supply.
Add 2 +4 Fuel Conditioner follow-
ing instructions on container. Fill
fuel tank.
2. If winterizing on a trailer, remove
the propeller. Attach a garden
hose to flushing port and turn on
the water. Refer to .
3. Turn the key switch to the OFF
position.
4. Move the lever (s) to the FOR-
WARD wide open throttle position.
5. Turn the key switch to ON and wait
a minimum of three seconds.
6. Push the engine trim button in the
following order within 3 seconds:
DDOOWWNN,, UUPP,, DDOOWWNN.
7. Move the lever to NEUTRAL and
start the outboard(s).
8. Run the outboards at idle for a
minimum of three seconds.
9. With the outboard (s) running, re-
peat the DDOOWWNN,, UUPP,, DDOOWWNN trim
procedure.
10.The remote control will send the
winterization message to each out-
board, and engine idle will rise.
Only running outboard (s) will be
winterized.
11.The outboard (s) will automatically
shut off when the process is
complete.
During the winterization process, the
remote control will ignore all throttle,
gear, and switch operations. The con-
trol WILL acknowledge Key OFF or
Emergency Stop commands. Trim the
outboard to the fully down position to
store. If the outboard must be stored
in a tilted position, make SURE the
cooling system is drained completely
BEFORE tilting.
PPrree--SSeeaassoonn CChheecckk
Remove your outboard from storage
and prepare it for a season of reliable
service by performing a general check
and a few preventive maintenance
procedures.
Check for loosened or removed hard-
ware. Replace damaged or missing
parts with
Evinrude Genuine Parts or
equivalent. Check the gearcase for
leakage. If leakage is evident, the
gearcase seals should be replaced.
IIMMPPOORRTTAANNTT: Gearcase lubricant
is thick and clear. Do not confuse this
with engine oil, which may normally
appear on the skeg after performing
the long-term storage procedure.
Check the condition of the anti-corro-
sion anodes. See AAnnooddeess.
MAINTENANCE