Evinrude E-TEC G2 - Priming the Oil System

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 2–Stroke Engine Oil and Fuel
Filling the Oil Tank
Release rear engine cover latch by pulling the
handle back and turning downward.
Pull up on the tilt handle to release the engine
cover seal on the engine cover.
Release the hook from its catch in the front
and remove the engine cover to access the oil
tank.
Remove the filler cap and fill the tank with the
recommended outboard lubricant, as speci-
fied in 2– Stroke Engine Oil Requirements
on page 18.
Replace the filler cap and tighten securely.
Reinstall the engine cover.
IMPORTANT: The oil tank capacity is 1.5
quarts (1.4 liters).
Priming the Oil System
Prime the oiling system to remove air from the
system before operating the outboard if:
• The outboard is new – Service technician
must prime the oiling system using Evinrude
Diagnostic software;
• The oil tank is emptied or outboard is run out
of oil;
• The outboard is laid down for transportation
or storage.
Prime the oiling system by performing winter-
ization. Refer to Long-Term Storage (Win-
terization) on page 59.
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NOTICE
The oiling system MUST be primed to
avoid engine damage from a lack of
lubrication.