User manual EVINRUDE 1,5 TO 35 HP 1965-1978

[. . . ] TM, ® Trademarks and registered trademarks of Bombardier Motor Corporation of America or its affiliates. Dear Boating Enthusiast, Congratulations on your purchase of our industry-leading Evinrude ® E-TECTM outboard!Your purchase comes with the full commitment and backing of the Bombardier Outboard Engine team. We know your Evinrude E-TEC outboard will provide you with years of reliable use, and we hope you will enjoy using it as much as we enjoyed designing and building this innovative product. You can be proud you purchased an Evinrude E-TEC outboard with the following benefits. [. . . ] Failure to do so may result in unexpected boat movement. To prevent injury from moving engine components, keep hands, clothes, and hair clear of powerhead. Prevent electric shock by keeping clear of the ignition coils and spark plug leads when the motor is being started or is running. Shock can cause serious personal injury under certain conditions. · Engine is in normal operating position. · Shift lever is in NEUTRAL. The outboard's shock absorption system does not work while operating in reverse. If you back into an object, either in the water or while trailering, your boat and outboard can be seriously damaged. 26 OPERATION 1) Release port and starboard side engine 4) Holding the flywheel guard out of the way, cover latches downward. Pull up on the tilt hook the knot of your emergency start cord handle to release the engine cover seal into the notch on the flywheel. cord clockwise in the flywheel ridge, making one and a half full windings with the cord. 1 2 2 1. Rope in flywheel ridge 1 2) Remove fuse holder from flywheel cover. 5) Turn key switch ON. 6) From a secure position in the boat, pull hard on emergency starting cord to start engine. CAUTION 1 Keep everyone clear of your immediate area when pulling on emergency starting cord, especially behind you. Trailering bracket and swivel bracket lubrication points (annually) 1. Tilt tube lubrication points (annually) 28 OPERATION HIGH ALTITUDE Your outboard's EMM will automatically compensate for changes in altitude. (900 m), you will experience 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 install the original propeller and verify correct RPM operating range. UNDER TOW Should you require a tow from another boat: · Shift your engine to NEUTRAL; · Tilt its gearcase out of the water; · Off-load all persons into another boat; and · Keep speed slower than planing speed. FUSE A blown fuse will not allow the engine to crank. Replace it with a fuse of the same rating. Repeated fuse failures indicate a potentially serious problem. Do not replace it with higher rated fuse; see your Dealer for service. FREEZING WEATHER IMPORTANT: Use Evinrude/Johnson XD100 oil when operating your Evinrude E-TEC outboard in freezing weather. 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. IMPORTANT: Store the outboard vertically. [. . . ] Do you know who to ask if you have any questions about your boat and outboard?Do you know your local marine traffic laws?Do you understand that human error can be caused by carelessness, fatigue, overload, preoccupation, unfamiliarity of operator with the product, drugs and alcohol, just to name a few? WARNING It is impossible for this Guide to cover every hazardous situation you may encounter; however, your understanding of and adherence to essential information contained in this Guide will build good judgment when boating. Always be alert and careful: a good foundation for safety. 56 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS No dealer-scheduled maintenance for the first three years of normal recreational use? [. . . ]