Storage; Fuel System Treatment; Internal Engine Treatment - BRP Evinrude E-TEC Series Service Manual

STORAGE

IMPORTANT:
DO NOT start outboard without a
water supply to the outboard's cooling system.
Cooling system and/or powerhead damage could
occur.

Fuel System Treatment

Stabilize the boat's fuel supply with Evinrude/
Johnson 2+4 Fuel Conditioner following the
instructions on the container.

Internal Engine Treatment

Remove the propeller, attach garden hose to
flushing port and turn on water.
Evinrude E-TEC models are designed to be self-
winterizing using either of the following methods:
IMPORTANT:
Engine MUST be in NEUTRAL
throughout these procedures.
Throttle Control Method
•
Advance throttle control to 1/2 throttle (50%)
position and then start the outboard. The out-
board will run at idle speed.
•
After approximately 15 seconds, move throttle
to IDLE position.
•
Wait another 15 seconds. At this point, advance
throttle to FULL (in neutral). EMM LEDs will
flash, indicating that outboard is in winterize
mode.
•
Outboard will automatically go to fast idle and
fog itself. Allow outboard to run until it shuts
itself off (about one minute).
IMPORTANT:
If EMM LEDs do not flash, or out-
board runs above fast idle, immediately turn off
outboard and start the procedure again.
Software Control Method
Winterization can also be run using Evinrude
Diagnostics software. With the outboard running,
start the process at the Settings/Adjustments
screen and follow the instructions.
1
1. Winterization start button
After the outboard shuts itself off, turn key switch
OFF, then detach garden hose.
IMPORTANT:
When finished, leave the out-
board in vertical position long enough to com-
pletely drain the powerhead.
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