Additional Recommendations - Evinrude E-TEC 200 Service Manual

I-Command Method
I-Command 3.5 inch digital gauges (with software
version 1.4.0 or higher) provide a winterize feature
for 2008 and newer V4 and V6 models.
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I-Command 3.5 inch Digital Gauge
1. Menu button
Start the engine:
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Press the MENU button. Use the UP or DOWN
buttons and select SYSTEM SETUP. Press the
ENTER button.
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Use the UP or DOWN buttons and select BUS
DEVICES. Press the ENTER button. The gauge
will search for devices.
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Use the UP or DOWN buttons and select
engine to winterize. Press the ENTER button.
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The gauge will display WINTERIZE menu.
Press the ENTER button. Press ENTER button
again.
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The gauge will display WINTERIZATION mes-
sage.
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When prompted, engage NEUTRAL only button
on throttle and advance THROTTLE ONLY to at
least 50%.
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Gauge will display
PROGRESS message. Outboard will automati-
cally go to fast idle and fog itself. Allow outboard
to run until it shuts itself off (about one minute)
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Gauge will display WINTERIZATION IS COM-
PLETE message.
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Press EXIT to return to BUS DEVICES menu.
Repeat steps 3 through 8 for other engines
(multi-engines set up only).
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WINTERIZATION IN

Additional Recommendations

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Top off oil reservoir.
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inspect the fuel filter. If there is debris in the fuel
filter, it must be replaced.
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Replace gearcase lubricant.
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Remove and inspect propeller.
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Clean and grease propeller shaft.
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Blow water from gearcase speedometer pickup
system (gearcase speedometer models only).
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Lubricate all grease fittings and linkages.
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Inspect outboard, steering system, and con-
trols. Replace all damaged and worn compo-
nents. Refer to manufacturer's and lubrication
recommendations.
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Touch up painted surfaces as needed. Coat
outer painted surfaces with automotive wax.
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Remove battery(s) from boat. Store in a cool,
dry location. Periodically charge battery(s) while
stored. Refer to manufacturer's maintenance
recommendations when servicing batteries.
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Store outboard in upright (vertical) position.
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Check for fuel leakage.
WARNING
Failure to check for fuel leakage could
allow a leak to go undetected, resulting in
fire or explosion.
ROUTINE SERVICE
STORAGE
45
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