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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 operation, maintenance,
care, 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
understand about your Evinrude E-TEC out-
board, the greater the safety and pleasure
you will get from using it. Following this rec-
ommendation will assure the completeness of
the information essential to your safety, the
safety of any passengers, and other water us-
ers.
This Operator's Guide identifies important
safety messages.
Although the mere reading of such informa-
tion does not eliminate the hazard, the under-
standing and application of the information
will promote the correct use of your outboard
engine.
Warning Symbols in this Guide
How can you reduce the risk of death, person-
al 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 outboard at all times during opera-
tion. If the product ownership is transferred,
this Guide should be forwarded to the new
owners.
A responsible, educated boater will fully ap-
preciate the pleasures of boating and will be a
safe boater. Boating Safety Classes are con-
ducted 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 safe-
ty and regulations, call:
• U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline
1-800-368-5647.
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Outside North America please contact your
Dealer or distributor for details about boating
safety.
This Operator's Guide uses the following sig-
nal words identifying important safety mes-
sages.
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
which, if not followed, could severely
damage engine components or other
property.
IMPORTANT: Identifies information that will
help with assembly and operation of the prod-
uct.
Additionally, Bombardier Recreational Prod-
ucts (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 information is a vital ref-
erence when using your outboard.
DANGER
Indicates
a
which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury
WARNING
Indicates
a
which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury
Indicates
CAUTION
NOTICE
Indicates
hazardous
situation
hazardous
situation
a
hazardous
an
instruction
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