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Evinrude/Johnson Outboard Sea Drives (1973 - 1990)

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This Evinrude/Johnson manual is 592 pages.

QUICK REFERENCE DATA

CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization / Notes, cautions and warnings / Torque specifications / Engine operation / Fasteners / Lubricants / Gasket sealant / Galvanic corrosion / Protection from galvanic corrosion / Propellers / Specifications

CHAPTER TWO / TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
Safety first / Basic hand tools / Test equipment / Service hints / Special tips / Mechanic's techniques / Specifications

CHAPTER THREE / TROUBLESHOOTING
Operating requirements / Starting system / Charging system / Ignition system / 1973-1977 CD 2 ignition troubleshooting / 1978-1984 CD 2 ignition troubleshooting / 1985-1988 CD 2 ignition troubleshooting / 1989-1990 CD2USL ignition troubleshooting / 1973-1978 CD 3 ignition troubleshooting / 1976-1978 CD 3 ignition troubleshooting / 1979-1984 CD 3 and 1979-1984 CD 6 ignition troubleshooting / 1985-1988 CD 3 ignition troubleshooting / 1989-1990 CD 3 ignition troubleshooting / 1973-1977 CD 4 ignition troubleshooting / 1978-1984 CD 4 ignition troubleshooting / 1987 88 hp, 1985-1987 90 hp, 1985 115 hp and 1986-1987 110 hp CD 4 ignition troubleshooting / 1988 88 hp, 90 hp and 110 hp CD 4 ignition troubleshooting / 1989-1990 88 hp, 90 hp, 110 hp and 115 hp CD 4 ignition troubleshooting / 1985-1987 120 and 140 hp CD 4 ignition troubleshooting / 1988-1990 120 and 140 hp CD 4 ignition troubleshooting / 1985 V6 and 1986-1988 150-175 hp CD 6 ignition troubleshooting / 1986-1987 200-225 hp CD ignition troubleshooting / 1988-1990 200-225 CD ignition troubleshooting / Ignition and neutral start switch / Neutral start switch / Fuel system / Engine temperature and overheating / Specifications

CHAPTER FOUR / LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Lubrication / Storage / Complete submersion / Anti-corrosion maintenance / Engine flushing / Tune-up / Specifications

CHAPTER FIVE / ENGINE SYNCHRONIZATION AND LINKAGE ADJUSTMENTS
Engine timing / Synchronizing / Required equipment / 1973-1988 50 hp (tiller models) / 1973-1988 48, 50, 55 and 60 hp (2-cylinder remote control models) / 1989-1990 48 and 50 hp models / 60, 65, 70 and 75 hp (3-cylinder models) / 65 hp (3-cylinder tiller models) / V4 engines (except 1985-on 120-140 hp and 1986-on 88-115 hp) / V4 engines (1986-on 88-115 hp) / V4 engines (1985-on 120-140 hp) / V6 engines (1975-1985) / V6 engines (1986-on 150-175 hp) / V6 engines (1986-on 200-225 hp) / Specifications

CHAPTER SIX / FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel pump / Carburetors / Carburetor (48-75 hp) / V4 and V6 carburetor (1985-on 120-140 hp and 1986-on 200-225 hp) / Chock and primer solenoid service / Anti-siphon devices / Fuel tank / Fuel line and primer bulb

CHAPTER SEVEN / IGNITION AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Battery / Battery charging system / Electric charging system / Starter motor / Ignition system / Specifications

CHAPTER EIGHT / POWER HEAD
Engine serial number / Fasteners and torque / Gaskets and sealants / Flywheel / Power head / Reed block service / Thermostat service / Specifications

CHAPTER NINE / GEARCASE
Propeller / Water pump / Gearcase removal/installation (all models) / Hydro-mechanical gearcase / Mechanical gearcase (except 1989-1990 48 and 50 hp) / Pressure and vacuum test / Specifications

CHAPTER TEN / POWER TRIM AND TILT SYSTEMS
External power trim and tilt system / Internal power trim and tilt system / Trim and tilt motor testing / System removal/installation / Specifications

CHAPTER ELEVEN / OIL INJECTION SYSTEMS
OMC Economixer / OMC VRO system / Specifications

CHAPTER TWELVE / SEA DRIVES
SelecTrim/Tilt (1983-1990 1.6L) / SelecTrim/tilt (1987-1988 1.8L, 1989-1990 2.0L, 1984-1985 2.5L [S-type], 1984-1985 2.6L [S-type], 1986-1988 2.6L, 1987-1988 2.7L and 1989-1990 3.0L / Specifications

INDEX

WIRING DIAGRAMS

Models covered:
1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 Evinrude/Johnson 2 cylinder inline
1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 Evinrude/Johnson 3 cylinder inline
1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 Evinrude/Johnson V4
1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 Evinrude/Johnson V6

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Clymer Manuals Evinrude/Johnson V6 Manual

Evinrude/Johnson Outboard Marine Engines (includes Sea Drives)
2 cylinder inline (1973-1990)
3 cylinder incline (1973-1990)
V4 (1973-1990)
V6 (1973-1990)

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