Propeller Shaft; Gearcase Lubricant - BRP Evinrude E-TEC G2 Service Manual

Routine Service
Maintenance
Flushing — Outboard Running
WARNING
To prevent injury from contact with rotating
propeller, remove the propeller before flush-
ing.
Place outboard in VERTICAL (DOWN) position in
a well ventilated area.
Thread garden hose into flushing port.
Turn water supply on.
Run outboard at IDLE only until full operating tem-
perature is reached.
Leave the outboard in VERTICAL (DOWN) posi-
tion long enough for the powerhead to drain com-
pletely.
Reinstall propeller.
Flushing — Outboard Not Running
Place outboard in VERTICAL (DOWN) position.
Thread garden hose into flushing port.
Turn water supply ON.
Flush outboard for at least five minutes.
Turn off water supply and remove garden hose.
Leave the outboard in VERTICAL (DOWN) posi-
tion long enough for the powerhead to drain com-
pletely.
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Propeller Shaft

Debris from the water can become lodged around
propeller shaft. Frequent inspection can minimize
potential gearcase damage.
When servicing the propeller, always shift the
outboard to NEUTRAL position, turn the key
switch OFF and remove the key, so the out-
board cannot be started accidentally.
Remove propeller. Refer to Propeller Hardware
Installation on p. 360.
Inspect bushing and blade surfaces. Replace
damaged or worn propellers.
Clean propeller shaft. Inspect propeller shaft
seals. Replace damaged or worn seals.
Apply Triple-Guard grease to entire length of pro-
peller shaft prior to installing propeller.
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Reinstall propeller hardware and propeller.

Gearcase Lubricant

Refer to the Inspection and Maintenance
Schedule on p. 16 for service frequency.
Lubricant Level
Remove the starboard side panel.
IMPORTANT:
gearcase lubricant at the oil reservoir before re-
moving the drain/fill plug.
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1. Lubricant reservoir
WARNING
ALWAYS check the fill level of the
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