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Using Your Evinrude E-TEC Outboard
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
COLD AND FREEZING WEATHER
When operating in conditions
under 32°F (0°C), Evinrude/Johnson
XD100 oil, must be used.
During operation in freezing weather, keep
the gearcase submerged at all times.
Upon removing your outboard from the water,
leave it in a vertical position until its cooling
system is drained. Store the outboard verti-
cally.
If the outboard’s gearcase is equipped with an
integral speedometer pickup, all water must
be cleared from the hose to prevent gearcase
damage. Refer to Transporting / Storage on
page 48.
Water remaining in the gear-
case, cooling system or other compo-
nents can freeze, causing serious engine
damage.
DUAL OUTBOARD OPERATION
When in reverse above slow speed, be sure
both outboards are running, even if one is in
NEUTRAL.
If it is necessary to return to harbor with one
outboard not running, tilt the inoperative out-
board high enough to keep its propeller out of
the water.
HIGH ALTITUDE
Your outboard’s EMM will automatically com-
pensate for changes in altitude. However, if
you boat above 3000 ft. (900 m), you will ex-
perience a slight loss of power due to reduced
air density.
If your engine drops below the recommended
RPM operating range at full throttle, have your
Dealer select a lower pitch propeller.
If you return to sea level, have your Dealer in-
stall the original propeller and verify correct
RPM operating range.
SALT WATER
Anode protection for the outboard has been
provided for use in salt or brackish water.
Upon removal from salt water, leave outboard
in a vertical position until its cooling system
has drained. During long periods of mooring,
tilt the gearcase out of the water, except in
freezing temperatures. Flush the outboard, if
desired. Refer to Flushing on page 54.
Salt Water Lubrication Points
1. Tilt lever and swivel bracket lubrica-
tion points (annually)
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1. Tilt tube lubrication points (annually)
2. Tilt lever shaft (annually)
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