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Using Your Evinrude E-TEC Outboard
TRANSPORTING THE OUTBOARD
TRAILERING
Trailer your boat with the outboard in a verti-
cal position. If your trailer does not provide ad-
equate road clearance, tilt the outboard as
needed and support the outboard with an ac-
cessory trailering bracket.
The outboard must be
restrained when trailering. Bouncing dur-
ing transport may damage the outboard
and the boat’s transom.
Use of the tilt support bracket
or tilt lock lever when trailering may
cause damage to the outboard.
Use of the steering friction
lever to position the outboard for traile-
ring may cause damage to the outboard.
TRANSPORTING / STORAGE
If the outboard is laid down for transportation
or storage it should be laid on its back.
IMPORTANT: The oiling system must be
primed before reusing the outboard. Refer to
Priming the Oil System on page 20.
If the engine is transported laying on its side,
protect the motor covers, by laying it on an old
blanket or other soft cloth.
A WARNING
If engine is equipped with a quick-dis-
connect fuel hose, you MUST disconnect
the fuel hose from the engine and the
fuel tank to prevent fuel leaks:
• Whenever the engine is NOT being
used
• Whenever the engine is being trail-
ered
• Whenever the engine is in storage
A small amount of fuel may be released
when the fuel connector is disconnected.
Always wipe off any fuel spillage.
Store portable fuel tanks in well-venti-
lated areas, away from heat sources and
open flames. Close the vent screw of the
fuel tank cap, if equipped, to prevent
escape of fuel or fuel vapors which could
accidentally ignite. Do not allow discon-
nected fuel hoses to leak fuel.
1. Steering friction lever
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1. Transport outboard resting on
bumpers
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