About This Guide - BRP Evinrude E-TEC Operator's Manual

This Operator's Guide is an essential part of your Evinrude
E-TEC outboard. It contains pertinent information which, if
followed, will provide you with a thorough understanding
needed for proper
and—above all—safety. Safety is our first priority and it
should be yours too. It is strongly recommended you read
this Guide from cover to cover. The more you know and un-
derstand about your Evinrude E-TEC outboard, the greater
the safety and pleasure you will get from using it. Following
this recommendation will assure the completeness of the
information essential to your safety, the safety of any pas-
sengers, and other water users.
This Operator's Guide identifies important safety messag-
es.
Although the mere reading of such information does not
eliminate the hazard, the understanding and application of
the information will promote the correct use of your out-
board engine.
Warning Symbols in this Guide
How can you reduce the risk of death, personal injury,
and possible property damage? This Operator's Guide
answers such questions and are contained in boxes
highlighted by the Safety Alert Symbol. It is imperative to
read, understand, and follow these comments.
This Guide should be kept in a waterproof bag with the out-
board at all times during operation. If the product owner-
ship is transferred, this Guide should be forwarded to the
new owners.
A responsible, educated boater will fully appreciate the
pleasures of boating and will be a safe boater. Boating
Safety Classes are conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary, the U.S. Power Squadron and some Red Cross
Chapters. For information about classes, call toll free 1-
800-336-BOAT.
For additional information about boating safety and regula-
tions, call:
• U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline
• 1-800-368-5647.
Outside North America please contact your Dealer or dis-
tributor for details about boating safety.
This Operator's Guide uses the following signal words
identifying important safety messages.
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
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operation, maintenance,
NOTICE
followed, could severely damage engine components
or other property.
care,
IMPORTANT: Identifies information that will help with as-
sembly and operation of the product.
Additionally, Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) has
identified key information that is essential to the operation
of your Evinrude E-TEC outboard.
Key information appears throughout this Guide in gray
boxes with a key above the text. This highlighted informa-
tion is a vital reference when using your outboard.
Indicates an instruction which, if not