Storage; Fuel System Treatment; Internal Engine Treatment - BRP Evinrude E-Tec Series Service Manual

STORAGE

DO NOT start outboard without a
IMPORTANT:
water supply to the outboard's cooling system.
Cooling system and/or powerhead damage could
occur.

Fuel System Treatment

Stabilize the boat's fuel supply with Evinrude/
Johnson 2+4 Fuel Conditioner following the
instructions on the container.

Internal Engine Treatment

Remove the propeller, attach garden hose to
flushing port and turn on water.
Evinrude E-TEC models are designed to be self-
winterizing using either of the following methods:
Engine MUST be in NEUTRAL
IMPORTANT:
throughout these procedures.
Remote Control Method
Advance throttle to full warm-up position and
•
start the outboard. SystemCheck lights will illu-
minate and the outboard will run at idle speed.
After approximately 15 seconds, the System-
•
Check lights will go off. Move throttle to IDLE
position. SystemCheck lights will illuminate
again.
Wait another 15 seconds. SystemCheck lights
•
will go off. At this point, advance throttle to
FULL (in neutral)—SystemCheck lights will
flash.
Outboard will automatically go to fast idle and
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fog itself. Allow outboard to run until it shuts
itself off (about one minute).
If SystemCheck lights do not
IMPORTANT:
flash, or outboard runs above fast idle, immedi-
ately turn off outboard and start the procedure
again.
Software Control Method
Winterization can also be run using the Evinrude
Diagnostics software program. With the outboard
running, start the process at the Settings/Adjust-
ments screen and follow the instructions.
1
1. Winterization start button
After the outboard shuts itself off, turn key switch
OFF, then detach garden hose.
When finished, leave the out-
IMPORTANT:
board in vertical position long enough to com-
pletely drain the powerhead.
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