Lifting The Outboard - BRP Evinrude E-TEC Series Service Manual

LIFTING THE
OUTBOARD
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
15–30 HP
Install Lifting Tool, P/N 354717, on both sides of
the tilt tube.
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1. Lifting tool, P/N 354717
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or outboard dam-
age, be sure the lifting tool is fully threaded
on both sides of the tilt tube.
Use an appropriate chain, at least 36 inches (91
mm) long with two snap hooks, each capable of
lifting 500 lbs. (227 kg).
Attach hooks to lifting device and attach chain to
hoist.
Use this tool for horizontal lifting of 30 HP
and smaller Evinrude E-TEC models ONLY.
DO NOT use this tool to lift outboards
larger than 30 HP Evinrude E-TEC models.
To avoid personal injury and boat or out-
board damage, DO NOT use this tool to
install or remove outboard from transom
as outboard can unexpectedly tip.
Lifting Fixture
P/N 354717 Lift the engine out of the carton.
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1. Lifting tool, P/N 354717
Remove upper motor cover.
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Place clean pad or cardboard on the floor.
ROUTINE SERVICE

LIFTING THE OUTBOARD

WARNING
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