Lifting The Outboard - BRP Evinrude Installation Manual

OUTBOARD INSTALLATION

LIFTING THE OUTBOARD

LIFTING THE
OUTBOARD
Lifting Fixtures
A
WARNING
To avoid personal injury, make sure the lift-
ing capacity of the hoist is at least twice
the weight of the outboard.
DO NOT allow the lift hook or chain from
the hoist to come in contact with any part
of the engine during lifting.
Remove shipping carton.
Use correct Lifting Fixture to lift outboard:
Model
90° V6
60° V4–V6
40–90 HP
15–30 HP
90° V6 M
ODELS
Position lifting tool on flywheel and seat the three
screws completely.
1
1. Lifting fixture
2. 1 3/4 in. screws
Fasten appropriate chain hook to eye of tool.
Carefully hoist outboard with chain and unbolt out-
board mounting brackets from frame.
44
Lifting Fixture
P/N 396748 with
1 3/4 in. screws
P/N 342672
P/N 396748 with
1 1/8 in. screws
P/N 354717
2
002419
60° V4 V6 M
AND ODELS
Position lifting tool on crankshaft and tighten the
center retaining screw securely using a 1/4 in.
Allen wrench.
1. Center retaining screw
Fasten appropriate chain hook to eye of tool.
Carefully hoist outboard with chain and unbolt out-
board mounting brackets from frame.
40–90 HP M
ODELS
With recoil starter removed, place lifting tool on
flywheel and seat the three screws completely.
Refer to RECOIL STARTER REMOVAL in the
correct Service Manual.
1
1. Lifting fixture
2. 1 1/8 in. screws
NOTICE
Use only the 1 1/8 in. (short)
screws, P/N 398067, included with the tool to
avoid damage to electronic components under
the flywheel.
Fasten appropriate chain hook to eye of tool.
Carefully hoist outboard with chain and unbolt out-
board mounting brackets from frame.
1
004945
2
002098