Special Operating Conditions; Cold And Freezing Weather; Dual Outboard Operation; High Altitude - Evinrude E-TEC 90 H.O. Original Instructions Manual

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS

COLD AND FREEZING WEATHER

NOTICE
When operating in conditions
under 32°F (0°C),
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 Storage on page 51.
NOTICE
Water
gearcase, cooling system or other com-
ponents 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.
Evinrude/Johnson
remaining in

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 48.
Salt Water Lubrication Points
the
1. Tilt lever and swivel bracket lubrica-
tion points (annually)
1. Tilt tube lubrication points (annually)
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