About This Guide - Evinrude E-TEC G2 Operator's Manual

This Operator's Guide is an essential part of
your Evinrude E-TEC G2 outboard. It con-
tains pertinent information which, if followed,
will provide you with a thorough understand-
ing needed for proper operation, mainte-
nance, 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 G2 outboard, the greater the safety
and pleasure you will get from using it. Follow-
ing this recommendation will assure the com-
pleteness of the information essential to your
safety, the safety of any passengers, and oth-
er water users.
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.
Safety Alert Symbol
This is the Safety Alert symbol. It is used
to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
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.
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About This Guide

Outside North America please contact your
Dealer or distributor for details about boating
safety.
This Operator's Guide uses the following sig-
nal words identifying important safety mes-
sages.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or seri-
ous injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or seri-
ous injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury
Indicates an instruction which, if not fol-
lowed, could severely damage engine
components or other property.
A note which provides tips and behaviors re-
lated to protecting the environment.
IMPORTANT: Identifies information that will
help with assembly and operation of the prod-
uct.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE