Impact Damage; Emergency Starting - Evinrude 90 E-TEC Manual

Using Your E-TEC Outboard

IMPACT DAMAGE

Your outboard has a shock absorption system
designed to help withstand damage from im-
pact with underwater objects at low to moder-
ate speeds. High speed impacts with rigid
underwater objects like pilings or boulders
can be beyond the capability of the absorption
system. Such impacts can result in serious
damage to your outboard and injury to boat
occupants from the outboard or its parts en-
tering the boat. Occupants can also be eject-
ed or injured by falling against portions of the
boat as a result of rapid deceleration following
impacts.
When boating in unfamiliar, shallow, or de-
bris-laden waters, seek information on safe
boating areas and navigation hazards from a
reliable local source. Reduce your speed and
keep a sharp lookout!
The outboard's shock absorption system
does not work while operating in reverse. If
you back into an object, either in the water or
while trailering, your boat and outboard can
be seriously damaged.
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If you hit any object:
• STOP immediately and examine the out-
board for loosening of attaching hardware.
• INSPECT for damage to swivel and stern
brackets, and steering components.
• EXAMINE the boat for structural damage.
• TIGHTEN any loosened hardware.
If the collision occurred in the water, proceed
slowly to harbor. Before boating again, have
your Dealer thoroughly inspect all compo-
nents.
WARNING
Failure to inspect for damage after an
accident or striking an object could
result in sudden, unexpected compo-
nent failure, loss of boat control, and
personal injury. Unrepaired damage
could reduce your boat and outboard's
ability to resist future impacts.

EMERGENCY STARTING

If the starter fails, your engine can be started
using a 1/4 in (6 mm) cord about 4 ft. (1.2 m)
long.
WARNING
Move the shift lever to NEUTRAL
before performing emergency starting
procedures. Failure to do so may result
in unexpected boat movement.
The engine cover is a machinery guard.
To prevent injury from moving engine
components, keep hands, clothes, and
hair clear of powerhead.
Prevent electric shock by keeping clear
of the ignition coils and spark plug
leads when the motor is being started
or is running. Shock can cause serious
personal injury under certain condi-
tions.
DO NOT turn flywheel by hand. Use
starter cord only.
Be sure:
• Key switch is OFF.
• Engine is in normal operating position.
• Shift lever is in NEUTRAL.