Step 1: Set Engine Identity (Instance)
In a multi-engine application, the transom position of the outboard must be identified on the network.
Engine identity is set by an Engine Identity Plug installed in the ESM. Outboards are identified as Instance 0 through 4, from port to starboard, up to five engines.
Each identity plug is stamped with its instance number.
- Engine Identity plug
If the outboard is a single engine or the port engine in a multi-engine application, no changes are required.
For all other outboards, engine identity must be set by replacing the original plug (0) with the plug that corresponds to the outboard’s position on the transom.
| Number of Outboards | Identity Numbers Ports |
Identity Numbers Port Center |
Identity Numbers Center |
Identity Numbers Starboard |
Identity Numbers Starboard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2 | 0 | 1 | |||
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
IMPORTANT: The Engine Identity Plug overrides any previous EMM instance setting.
Step 2: Calibrate Actuator Stroke
After installation, dealer MUST use Evinrude Diagnostics software, version 4.0 or higher, to calibrate the actuators for correct throttle and shift stroke.
Failure to calibrate shift stroke will lead to gearcase failure and possible loss of boat control not covered by warranty.
To calibrate the actuators, use the EST Calibration tab of the Evinrude Diagnostics Settings screen.
In a multi-engine application, all outboards can be calibrated through one connection by changing the engine instance setting on the screen.
IMPORTANT: If the EST Calibration tab is not available, make sure the engine management software has been updated to the correct revision.
- Settings button
- EST Calibration tab
- Engine instance setting
Step 3: Throttle Actuator Stroke
To set throttle stroke, click the Calibrate Throttle button. The actuator arm will move forward and back to find the mechanical limits of the throttle
linkage. Evinrude Diagnostics reports when the process is complete.
- Calibrate Throttle button
- Process complete message
Step 4: Shift Actuator Stroke
To set forward gear shift stroke:
• With the shift link disconnected, rotate the propeller and manually shift the outboard into forward gear with the shift lever.
- Shift lever in forward
IMPORTANT: Make sure the gear is fully engaged and the lever is all the way forward.
• Click the Forward button under Shift Calibration on the EST Calibration screen. The actuator arm will move forward.
• Use the Nudge buttons to move the actuator arm forward or backward until the shift link aligns with the actuator arm and shift lever pins.
• When the link and pins are exactly aligned, install the link and click the Save button. The actuator will move to the neutral position.
- Forward calibration button
- Nudge buttons
- Save button
To set reverse gear shift stroke:
• Remove shift link.
• With the shift link disconnected, rotate the propeller and manually shift the outboard into reverse gear with the shift lever.
- Shift lever in reverse
IMPORTANT: Make sure the gear is fully engaged and the lever is all the way to the rear.
• Click the Reverse button under Shift Calibration on the EST Calibration screen. The actuator arm will move backward. Use the Nudge buttons to align the shift link.
• When the link and pins are exactly aligned, install the link and click the Save button. The actuator will move to the neutral position.
After forward and reverse strokes have been calibrated, the ESM calculates neutral position.
Install the shift link and secure with retainer clips and washers.
Lock the retainers by moving the angled section behind the straight section.
Locked Retainer Clip
- Angled section behind straight section
When installation is complete, shift the outboard with control (while rotating propeller). Rotate the propeller shaft back and forth to ensure the face of the clutch dog contacts the gear in both forward and reverse.
With the outboard in neutral, make sure the propeller shaft turns freely with no contact between the clutch dog and gears.
