About This Guide - Evinrude e-tec 2005 Manual

This Operator's Guide is an essential part of
your Evinrude E-TEC outboard. It contains
pertinent information which, if followed, will
provide you with a thorough understanding
needed for proper operation, maintenance,
care, and—above all—safety. Safety is our
first priority and it should be yours too. It is
strongly recommended you read this Guide
from cover to cover. The more you know and
understand about your Evinrude E-TEC out-
board, the greater the safety and pleasure
you will get from using it. Following this rec-
ommendation will assure the completeness of
the information essential to your safety, the
safety of any passengers, and other water us-
ers.
This Operator's Guide identifies important
safety messages.
Although the mere reading of such informa-
tion does not eliminate the hazard, the under-
standing and application of the information
will promote the correct use of your outboard
engine.
Warning Symbols in this Guide
How can you reduce the risk of death, per-
sonal injury, and possible property dam-
age? This Operator's Guide answers such
questions and are contained in boxes high-
lighted by the Safety Alert Symbol. It is im-
perative to read, understand, and follow
these comments.
This Guide should be kept in a waterproof bag
with the outboard at all times during opera-
tion. If the product ownership is transferred,
this Guide should be forwarded to the new
owners.
A responsible, educated boater will fully ap-
preciate the pleasures of boating and will be a
safe boater. Boating Safety Classes are con-
ducted by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the
U.S. Power Squadron and some Red Cross
Chapters. For information about classes, call
toll free 1-800-336-BOAT.
For additional information about boating safe-
ty and regulations, call:
• U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline
1-800-368-5647.
Outside North America please contact your
Dealer or distributor for details about boating
safety.
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

This Operator's Guide uses the following sig-
nal words identifying important safety mes-
sages.
IMPORTANT: Identifies information that will
help prevent damage to machinery and ap-
pears next to information that controls correct
assembly and operation of the product.
These safety notices mean:
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Additionally, Bombardier Motor Corporation
of America (BMCA) has identified key infor-
mation that is essential to the operation of
your Evinrude E-TEC outboard.
Key information appears throughout this
Guide in gray boxes with a key above the
text. This highlighted information is a vital ref-
erence when using your outboard.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous sit-
uation which, if not avoided, WILL
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, CAN result in
severe injury or death.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, MAY result in
minor or moderate personal injury or
property damage. It also may be used
to alert against unsafe practices.