0282568 JOHNSON ENGINE COVER ASSY., Evinrude

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Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 138-7573 Link Brackets 2 Start By:
Remove the engine enclosure. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Enclosure (Hood) - Remove and Install" for the correct procedure.
Remove the air cleaner. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Air Cleaner - Remove and Install" for the correct procedure.
Hot engine components can cause injury from burns. Before performing maintenance on the engine, allow the engine and the components to cool.
Personal injury can result from hot coolant, steam and alkali.At operating temperature, engine coolant is hot and under pressure. The radiator and all lines to heaters or the engine contain hot coolant or steam. Any contact can cause severe burns.Remove filler cap slowly to relieve pressure only when engine is stopped and radiator cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.Do not attempt to tighten hose connections when the coolant is hot, the hose can come off causing burns.Cooling System Conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire. To help prevent possible injury, turn the start switch off when changing fuel filters or water separator elements. Clean up fuel spills immediately.
Personal injury can result from contact with refrigerant.Contact with refrigerant can cause frost bite. Keep face and hands away to help prevent injury.Protective goggles must always be worn when refrigerant lines are opened, even if the gauges indicate the system is empty of refrigerant.Always use precaution when a fitting is removed. Slowly loosen the fitting. If the system is still under pressure, release it slowly in a well ventilated area.Personal injury or death can result from inhaling refrigerant through a lit cigarette.Inhaling air conditioner refrigerant gas through a lit cigarette or other smoking method or inhaling fumes released from a flame contacting air conditioner refrigerant gas, can cause bodily harm or death.Do not smoke when servicing air conditioners or wherever refrigerant gas may be present.Use a certified recovery and recycling cart to properly remove the refrigerant from the air conditioning system.
Recover the air conditioner refrigerant from the air conditioner system. Refer to Service Manual, SENR5664, "Air Conditioning and Heating Systems with R-134a Refrigerant" for the correct procedure. Refer to Special Publication, NEDG2500, "Air Conditioning Tools" for the correct tools.
Drain the coolant from the cooling system. Refer to Operations and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant - Change" for draining and filling procedure.
Drain the hydraulic oil from the hydraulic tank. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Hydraulic System Oil - Change" for draining and filling procedures.
Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain" for draining procedures.
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Disconnect connectors (1), (2), and (4).
Remove cable straps (3).
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Remove cable straps (5).
Disconnect hose assembly (6).
Disconnect harness assembly (7).
Remove the four bolts , the two clamps, and hose assembly (8).
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Remove bolt (9), the plate, and the two clamps. Reposition hose assemblies (6) and (8) out of the way.
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Loosen the clamp and disconnect hose (10).
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Remove cable strap (11).
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Disconnect hose assembly (12).