2004 etec 40

[hanker71]

i recently bought a 2004 etec 40 hp with a jet pump on it.the motor is tiller handle control.im wondering if these small motors have a internal buzzer alarm?also has anyone heard that they shouldnt be ran in water less than 50 degrees?somebody told me that about all etec motors but i find it hard to believe!

[PhilS]

I have an '06 40 and while it's not a tiller and it's not a jet I run it in water less than 50 degrees in November, February and March and it's no problem. So far it has been a great motor with no problems at all. Good luck.

[Jeff R]

E-tec can run in any temp water they recommend to run xd-100 oil if below freezing

[cranks]

You'll have no problem with that. I run my motor in the almost frozen water no problem. The beauty of the E-tec is it is designed to run in cold water. Great for winter months(when there is no ice) for waterfowling.