Additional Recommendations; Pre-Season Service - Evinrude E-Tec 40 HP Service Manual

ROUTINE SERVICE

PRE-SEASON SERVICE

Additional Recommendations

Fill oil reservoir.
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Inspect the fuel filter. If there is debris in the fuel
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filter, it must be replaced.
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
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system (gearcase speedometer models only).
Lubricate all grease fittings and linkages.
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Inspect o utboard, steering system, an d con-
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trols. Replace all damaged and worn compo-
nents. Refer to ma nufacturer's and lubrication
recommendations.
Touch up painted su rfaces as ne eded. Coat
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outer painted surfaces with automotive wax.
Remove b attery(s) from boat. S tore in a coo l,
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dry location. Periodically charge battery(s) while
stored. Re fer to manu facturer's maintenance
recommendations when servicing batteries.
Store outboard in upright (vertical) position.
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Check for fuel leakage.
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A
WARNING
Failure to check for fuel leakage could
allow a leak to go undetected, resulting in
fire or explosion.
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PRE-SEASON SERVICE
If t he out board was remove d from the boat for
storage, make sure it is reinstalled with fa ctory
specified hardware. Refer to the Predelivery and
Installation Guide.
Outboard Mounting Bolts
Check and re-tig hten outb oard moun ting bolts
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to a torque of 40 ft. lbs. (54 N·m).
Gearcase Lubricant
Check the lubricant level.
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Inspect ge arcase f or leaks. I f le ak is apparent,
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pressure and vacuum test gearcase.
Repair gearcase as needed.
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Battery(s)
Replace batteries that cannot be charged.
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Power Trim and Tilt
Remove filler cap and check fluid level.
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Inspect the power trim and tilt unit for leaks.
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Repair as needed.
Operational Checks
Refer to OPERATIONAL CHECKS on p. 33
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Steering system
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Remote controls
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All other accessories and instrumentation
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Check Oil Injection Tank
Inspect the oil tank for leaks.
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Check Fuel System
Inspect entire fuel system for leaks before start-
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ing outboard.
Repair all leaks.
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Water Pump
Make sure a stea dy stream of water flows from
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overboard indicator.
A
WARNING
Failure to check for fuel leakage could
allow a leak to go undetected, resulting in
fire or explosion.