Operation - Evinrude e-tec 2005 Manual

Using Your E-TEC Outboard
WARNING
Boat stability and steering torque can
vary due to changing water conditions.
If any adverse conditions occur, reduce
throttle and/or adjust tilt angle to main-
tain control. If you experience boat
instability and/or high steering torque,
see your Dealer to correct these condi-
tions.
If the bow of the boat plows the water
at high speeds, the boat may bow steer
or spin suddenly, possibly ejecting or
otherwise seriously injuring occupants.
TRAILERING
Trailer your boat with the outboard in a verti-
cal position. If your trailer does not provide ad-
equate road clearance, the outboard can be
trailered by using the tilt support or an acces-
sory trailering bracket. Refer to Tilt Support
on page 20.
IMPORTANT: Whenever using the tilt sup-
port or an accessory trailering bracket, the
outboard must be restrained. Bouncing during
transport will damage the outboard and boat's
transom.
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OPERATION

TILTING
If you tilt the outboard and leave it
tilted, close the fuel tank vent screw
(turn clockwise) and close the fuel
shut-off valve (turn so handle is hori-
zontal). Failure to do so might allow
fuel leakage which could lead to an
explosion or fire.
IMPORTANT: Use the tilt grip to tilt your out-
board.
Outboard Angle Adjustment
The outboard should be perpendicular to the
water when the boat is underway at full
speed. This adjustment can only be deter-
mined by water testing the boat. Set angle ad-
justment for your normal load.
Place the outboard in full TILT position. Refer
to Tilt Support on page 20.
• Turn the angle adjusting rod handle up.
Push in against spring so retainer will re-
lease, then slide rod assembly all the way
out.
• Insert rod in desired position. Make sure rod
passes through both stern brackets.
• Push in against spring and turn rod handle
down. Make sure the retainer dropped into
lock position.
WARNING