2007 Evinrude E-Tec 75, 90 HP outboards Service Manual, Page 51Get this manual
INSTALLATION AND PREDELIVERY OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
Lifting the Outboard
Lifting Fixtures WARNING
To avoid personal injury, make sure the lifting capacity of the hoist is at least twice the weight of the outboardDO NOT allow the lift hook or chain from the hoist to come in contact with any part of the engine during liftingRemove shipping cartonRemove any banding material used to secure outboard to shipping paletteThe mounting hardware used to attach the outboard to the shipping frame is reused to fasten outboard to boat transomUse correct Lifting Fixture to lift outboard: Model and 3-Cylinder Evinrude E-TEC Lifting Fixture PN 396748
Fasten appropriate chain hook to eye of toolCarefully hoist outboard with chain and unbolt outboard mounting brackets from frame
CAUTION
If chain hooks or snap hooks are too large, the integrated lifting eye could breakThe outboard could drop suddenly and cause serious damage
Before Mounting Outboard to Transom
Some rigging components that attach directly to the outboard should be assembled before the outboard is mounted to the boat's transomSteering system components and gearcase speedometer pickup hoses are the most commonDetermine what equipment will be installed prior to mounting the outboard to the transom or bracket