STORAGE
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:
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 outboard 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).
If EMM LEDs do not flash, or outboard 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.
- Winterization start button
After the outboard shuts itself off, turn key switch OFF, then detach garden hose.
When finished, leave the outboard in vertical position long enough to completely drain the powerhead.
