Impact Damage Protection - Evinrude E-TEC G2 Operator's Manual

Using Your Evinrude E-TEC G2 Outboard
Manual Release Valve
If needed, the outboard will tilt up or down
manually, using the manual release valve.
WARNING
Keep everyone clear of a tilted outboard
when backing out the manual release
screw. The outboard could drop sud-
denly and forcibly. Be sure to tighten the
manual release screw after manually
repositioning the outboard. Tightening
the screw also reactivates the outboard's
impact protection and reverse thrust
capability.
1) Turn the manual release screw counter-
clockwise, slowly (about 3 1/2 turns), until
it lightly contacts its retaining ring.
2) Reposition the outboard.
3) Tighten the manual release valve to hold
the outboard in its new position.
Manual Release Screw

Impact Damage Protection

WARNING
Any malfunction of the power trim and
tilt unit could result in loss of shock
absorber protection if an underwater
obstruction is hit. Malfunction can also
result in loss of reverse thrust capability.
Correct fluid level must be maintained to
ensure operation of the impact protec-
tion on this unit.
Your outboard has a shock absorption system
designed to help withstand damage from im-
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pact with underwater objects at low to moder-
ate speeds.
Such impacts can result in serious damage to
your outboard or boat. Occupants can also be
ejected or injured by falling against portions of
the boat as a result of rapid deceleration fol-
lowing impacts.
When boating in unfamiliar, shallow, or de-
bris-laden waters, seek information on safe
boating areas and navigation hazards from a
reliable local source. Reduce your speed and
keep a sharp lookout!
IMPORTANT: Impact damage is NOT cov-
ered by the outboard warranty.
The outboard's shock absorption system
does not work
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reverse. If you back into an object, either
in the water or while trailering, your boat
and outboard can be seriously damaged.
If you hit any object:
• STOP immediately and examine the out-
board for loosening of attaching hardware.
NOTICE
while operating
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