Storage; Fuel System Treatment; Internal Engine Treatment - BRP E250DHLSCS Service Manual

MAINTENANCE

STORAGE

STORAGE
DO NOT start outboard without a
IMPORTANT:
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:
Engine MUST be in NEUTRAL
IMPORTANT:
throughout these procedures.
Throttle Control Method
Advance throttle control to 1/2 throttle (50%)
•
position and then start the outboard. All four -
SystemCheck lights will turn on and the out-
board will run at idle speed.
After approximately 15 seconds, the System-
•
Check lights will go off. Move throttle to IDLE
position. SystemCheck lights will light again.
Wait another 15 seconds. SystemCheck lights
•
will go off. At this point, advance throttle to
FULL (in neutral). SystemCheck lights will flash,
indicating that outboard is in winterize mode.
Outboard will automatically go to fast idle and
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fog itself. Allow outboard to run until it shuts
itself off (about one minute).
If SystemCheck lights do not
IMPORTANT:
flash, or outboard runs above fast idle, immedi-
ately turn off outboard and start the procedure
again.
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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.
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1. Winterization start button
After the outboard shuts itself off, turn key switch
OFF, then detach garden hose.
When finished, leave the out-
IMPORTANT:
board in vertical position long enough to com-
pletely drain the powerhead.
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