General - BRP Evinrude E-Tec Series Service Manual

Torque main bearing screws in stages to 31 to 35
ft. lbs. (42 to 47.5 N·m). Begin with the center
screws and work outward in a spiral pattern.
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1. Main bearing screws (6 on V4; 8 on V6)
Apply Triple-Guard grease to crankcase flange
screws. Install screws and torque to 60 to 84 in.
lbs. (7 to 9.5 N·m).
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1. Flange screws (12 on V4; 16 on V6)
Test that the crankshaft spins freely without bind-
ing.
IMPORTANT:
assembled, allow at least two hours for Gel-Seal II
to cure before running outboard.
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General

Connect all crankcase recirculating hoses. Refer
to Recirculation Hose Routings and Check
Valve Diagrams – V4 on p. 213, Recirculation
Hose Routings and Check Valve Diagrams –
V6 on p. 211, or POWERHEAD VIEWS on p. 266.
Install pressure valve assembly. Refer to PRES-
SURE RELIEF VALVE SERVICING on p. 233.
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Install the throttle body and reed plate assemblies.
Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD on p. 196.
Lubricate shift linkage bosses at the base of the
crankcase with Triple-Guard grease. Insert bush-
ings into bosses.
Apply Triple-Guard grease to the shaft of the shift
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lever assembly. Guide shaft through bushings in
crankcase.
Install shift rod lever and tighten retaining screw
60 to 84 in. lbs. (7 to 9.5 N·m).
Apply Triple-Guard grease to shoulder of shift arm
screw and Nut Lock to threads. Install arm, screw,
and washer and torque screw to 120 to 144 in.
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lbs. (14 to 16 N·m).
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1. Shift arm screw
2. Shift lever screw
POWERHEAD
ASSEMBLY
After powerhead has been
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