Evinrude E-tec 75 HP - Additional Recommendations; Pre-Season Service

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ROUTINE SERVICE
PRE-SEASON SERVICE
Additional Recommendations
• Fill oil reservoir.
• Inspect the fuel filter. If there is debris in the fuel
filter, it must be replaced.
• Replace gearcase lubricant.
• Remove and inspect propeller.
• Clean and grease propeller shaft.
• Blow water from gearcase speedometer pickup
system (gearcase speedometer models only).
• Lubricate all grease fittings and linkages.
• Inspect o utboard, steering system, an d con-
trols. Replace all damaged and worn compo-
nents. Refer to ma nufacturer’s and lubrication
recommendations.
• Touch up painted su rfaces as ne eded. Coat
outer painted surfaces with automotive wax.
• Remove b attery(s) from boat. S tore in a coo l,
dry location. Periodically charge battery(s) while
stored. Re fer to manu facturer’s maintenance
recommendations when servicing batteries.
• Store outboard in upright (vertical) position.
• Check for fuel leakage.
PRE-SEASON SERVICE
If t he out board was remove d from the boat for
storage, make sure it is reinstalled with fa ctory
specified hardware. Refer to the Predelivery and
Installation Guide.
Outboard Mounting Bolts
• Check and re-tig hten outb oard moun ting bolts
to a torque of 40 ft. lbs. (54 N·m).
Gearcase Lubricant
• Check the lubricant level.
• Inspect ge arcase for leaks. I f leak is apparent,
pressure and vacuum test gearcase.
• Repair gearcase as needed.
Battery(s)
• Replace batteries that cannot be charged.
Power Trim and Tilt
• Remove filler cap and check fluid level.
• Inspect the power trim and tilt unit for leaks.
Repair as needed.
Operational Checks
• Refer to OPERATIONAL CHECKS on p. 33
• Steering system
• Remote controls
• All other accessories and instrumentation
Check Oil Injection Tank
•
Inspect the oil tank for leaks.
Check Fuel System
• Inspect entire fuel system for leaks before start-
ing outboard.
• Repair all leaks.
Water Pump
• Make sure a stea dy stream of water flows from
overboard indicator.
A WARNING
Failure to check for fuel leakage could
allow a leak to go undetected, resulting in
fire or explosion.
A WARNING
Failure to check for fuel leakage could
allow a leak to go undetected, resulting in
fire or explosion.