BRP Evinrude E-TEC 40 Operator's Manual page 38

Using Your Evinrude E-TEC Outboard
5) Hook the knot of the emergency start cord
into the notch on the flywheel that is oppo-
site the starter shaft.
Next, wind the cord clockwise in the groove
of the flywheel. Place the start cord be-
tween the notch of the flywheel and the
starter shaft.
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1. Notch
2. Starter shaft
3. Knot
6) Continue winding the cord clockwise in the
flywheel groove, making one and a half full
windings with the cord.
1. Cord in flywheel groove
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7) Turn key switch ON.
CAUTION
Keep everyone clear of your immediate
area when pulling on emergency starting
cord, especially behind you.
8) From a secure position in the boat, pull
hard on emergency starting cord to start
engine.
Repeat procedure, if necessary, until engine
starts.
9) Refasten flywheel guard in place by push-
ing the three fastening tabs back onto the
fittings.
1. Fastening tabs
DANGER
Contact with a rotating flywheel can
cause severe personal
extreme care in re-fastening the flywheel
guard on the fastening tabs. Keep hands,
hair, and clothing away from coming in
direct contact with rotating parts.
If equipped, snap engine cut–out switch teth-
er cord to secure place on clothing. Proceed
immediately to nearest landing for service.
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