Marine Products And The Safety Of People Who Fix Them; Handling Outboards - Evinrude E-TEC 200 Service Manual

MARINE PRODUCTS AND THE SAFETY OF PEOPLE
WHO FIX THEM
The first part of this Safety section talked about safe boating and how you, the technician, can help keep
it safe for the boater. But what about you? Technicians can be hurt while:
•
Rigging boats
•
Troubleshooting problems
•
Fixing components
•
Testing their work
Some of these safety issues you will know, others you may not.

Handling Outboards

When lifting outboards
If engine does not have fixed lifting bracket
and you use Universal Puller, P/N 378103,
and Lifting Eye, P/N 321537, or Lifting Eye
and Adapter Assembly, P/N 396748...
...use only the special
hardened screws and
washers from the set.
Outboard can
drop suddenly if
hoist or engine
stand are in poor
shape, or too
small for the job.
•
Make sure shop aids have extra capacity, and keep them in good repair.
Some outboards have a fixed lift bracket bolted to the powerhead.
Because outboard will want to hang like this when off the floor...
Center of gravity
300 lbs.
(136.1 kg)
Stand Clear!
It might hit you
as it swings.
Regular screws are not
strong enough. Screws
may break and outboard
may drop suddenly.
V6
455 lbs.
(206.4 kg)
SAFETY
S–17