BRP Evinrude E15D Manual

115-200 HORSEPOWER
PL, PX, SL, BX, HL, HX, CX, MX
2011 Model Year
*216000*
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
WARNING
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Easy to Own and Operate
• Three-Year Limited Warranty
• No Scheduled Dealer Maintenance for
Three Years of Normal Recreational Use
• No Operational Break-In Procedure
• Easy Starts (no choking or priming)
• Digital Engine Management
• Self Flushing Cooling System
• Long Term Storage Design
• Simplified Winterization Procedure
• Digital Diagnostics
• Low Oil Usage
• CANbus Capable
Durable and Reliable
• Full Corrosion Protection
•Evinrude E-TEC Lubrication System
• Auto-Calibrated Linkage
• Robust, Heavy-Duty Design
• Extra Capacity Water Pump
• Iridium Spark Plugs
• Vibration Isolated Electronics
• Beltless 50 Amp Dual Isolated
Charging System
• Stainless Steel Thermostats
• Nickel/Chrome-Faced Piston Rings
• Micro Finished Connecting Rods/Crankshaft
Cleaner and Quieter
• EPA Emissions Compliance
• European Union Emissions Compliance
• California 3-Star Emissions Compliance
• Sealed Fuel System
• Low Friction Design (No powerhead
gears, belts, cams, oil scraping rings,
or mechanical oil pump)
• Full Length Insulated Lower Pans
• Quiet Signature Sound
• Air Intake/Silencer
• Idle Air Bypass
FEATURES AT A GLANCE
The following trademarks are the property of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates:
Evinrude® Evinrude®/Johnson® XD30™ I-Command™
Evinrude® E-TEC® BRP Logo S.A.F.E.™
Evinrude®/Johnson® Genuine Parts 2+4™ Fuel Conditioner SystemCheck™
Evinrude®/Johnson® XD100™ HPF XR™ Gearcase Lubricant Triple-Guard™ Grease
Evinrude®/Johnson® XD50™ HPF Pro™ Gearcase Lubricant
© 2010 BRP US Inc. All rights reserved.

Dear Boating Enthusiast,
Congratulations on your purchase of our industry-leading Evinrude E-TEC outboard!
Your purchase comes with the full commitment and backing of the BRP Outboard
Engine team. We know your Evinrude E-TEC outboard will provide you with years of
reliable use, and we hope you will enjoy using it as much as we enjoyed designing
and building this innovative product.
You can be proud you purchased an Evinrude E-TEC outboard with the following
benefits.
EASY TO OWN & OPERATE
With your Evinrude E-TEC outboard there is no more time wasted in the shop. In fact,
you only have to bring your Evinrude E-TEC outboard in for dealer scheduled main-
tenance every 300 hours or every three years of normal recreational use. That's
three trips to the shop in nine years… four trips in twelve years… five trips in fifteen
years… you get the picture! And if that is not enough, with your new outboard you
will have zero oil changes, absolutely no break-in period, and a simple winterization
process that can be done at the boat ramp or in your driveway. We are proud of how
easy we have made it for you to own this outboard. Hopefully it means you will be
spending more time on the water each year.
POWER & PERFORMANCE
Evinrude E-TEC outboards have been engineered to outperform anything on the wa-
ter—acceleration, top-end speed, any size, any horsepower, across the line. And for
your buddies who own a four-stroke? Well, they cannot touch our power-to-weight
ratio. And you can tell them that no four-stroke comes close to the pure power and
torque of an Evinrude E-TEC outboard.
DURABILITY / QUALITY / RELIABILITY
Fewer parts. Fewer problems. Every Evinrude E-TEC outboard component is tested
and retested for maximum performance and longer life. Parts are bigger and stronger
to work harder and last longer.
CLEAN & QUIET
You do not even have to think about emissions—anywhere in the country; anywhere
in the world. Evinrude E-TEC outboards are the only outboard marine engines to
have received a Clean Air Excellence Award from the United States Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA). The entire Evinrude E-TEC line meets or exceeds all
worldwide emission standards. We have even got 3-Star certification from the tough-
est of the tough: the California Air Resources Board. And thanks to the sophisticated,
acoustically tuned air intake and exhaust systems, you will not be filling the air with
a lot of noise either.
BRP is proud you have purchased this technology-leading Evinrude E-TEC outboard
engine. We thank you for your business and wish you many years of enjoyable use.
Happy Boating,
Yves Leduc
Vice President, General Manager
Outboard Engines

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Important Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Product References, Illustrations and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using Your Evinrude E-TEC Outboard
Safety Information on the Outboard . . . . . . . . . . 12
Warning Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hang Tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Remote Control Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Oil and Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Oil Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Oiling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Fuel System information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Engine Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Remote Controls — Evinrude ICON™ Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Remote Controls — Evinrude/Johnson (BRP) Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Power Trim and Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Trailering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Impact Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Salt Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Weedy Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
High Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Freezing Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Shallow Wate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Dual Outboard Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Under Tow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Routine Inspection Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Engine Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Maintenance
Engine Emissions Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Flushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Short-Term Storage (Between Uses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Long-Term Storage (Winterization) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Pre-Season Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Outboard External Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Scratch Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Hull Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Submerged Outboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Product Information
Installation and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Transom Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Installing the Outboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Propeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Accessory Battery Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Water Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Product Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Readiness Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Change of Address / Change of Ownership . . . 69
Confirmation of Receipt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This Operator’s Guide is an essential part of
your Evinrude E-TEC outboard. It contains
pertinent information which, if followed, will
provide you with a thorough understanding
needed for proper operation, maintenance,
care, and—above all—safety. Safety is our
first priority and it should be yours too. It is
strongly recommended you read this Guide
from cover to cover. The more you know and
understand about your Evinrude E-TEC out-
board, the greater the safety and pleasure
you will get from using it. Following this rec-
ommendation will assure the completeness of
the information essential to your safety, the
safety of any passengers, and other water us-
ers.
This Operator’s Guide identifies important
safety messages.
Although the mere reading of such informa-
tion does not eliminate the hazard, the under-
standing and application of the information
will promote the correct use of your outboard
engine.
This Guide should be kept in a waterproof bag
with the outboard at all times during opera-
tion. If the product ownership is transferred,
this Guide should be forwarded to the new
owners.
A responsible, educated boater will fully ap-
preciate the pleasures of boating and will be a
safe boater. Boating Safety Classes are con-
ducted by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the
U.S. Power Squadron and some Red Cross
Chapters. For information about classes, call
toll free 1-800-336-BOAT.
For additional information about boating safe-
ty and regulations, call:
• U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline
1-800-368-5647.
Outside North America please contact your
Dealer or distributor for details about boating
safety.
This Operator’s Guide uses the following sig-
nal words identifying important safety mes-
sages.
Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates an instruction
which, if not followed, could severely
damage engine components or other
property.
IMPORTANT: Identifies information that will
help with assembly and operation of the prod-
uct.
Additionally, Bombardier Recreational Prod-
ucts (BRP) has identified key information that
is essential to the operation of your Evinrude
E-TEC outboard.
Warning Symbols in this Guide
How can you reduce the risk of death, person-
al injury, and possible property damage? This
Operator’s Guide answers such questions
and are contained in boxes highlighted by the
Safety Alert Symbol. It is imperative to read,
understand, and follow these comments.
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury
Key information appears throughout this
Guide in gray boxes with a key above the
text. This highlighted information is a vital ref-
erence when using your outboard.
CAUTION
NOTICE

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IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES
This Operator’s Guide contains essential in-
formation to help prevent personal injury and
damage to equipment. Safety messages ap-
pear throughout this Guide in the applicable
section.
Be careful! Human error is caused by many
factors: carelessness, fatigue, overload, pre-
occupation, unfamiliarity of operator with the
product, drugs and alcohol to name a few.
Damage to your boat and outboard can be
fixed in a short period of time, but injury or
death, has a lasting effect.
SAFETY MEASURES — General
WARNING
For your safety and the safety of oth-
ers, follow all safety warnings and
recommendations. Do not disregard
any of the safety precautions and
instructions.
Anyone operating your boat should
first read and understand this guide
before they operate your boat and
outboard.
To fully appreciate the pleasures, enjoy-
ment and excitement of boating there are
some basic rules that should be ob-
served and followed by any boater.
Some rules may be new to you and oth-
ers may be common sense or obvious...
irrespective, take them seriously!
Be sure at least one of your passengers
knows how to handle your boat in case of
an emergency.
All passengers should know the location
of emergency equipment and how to use
it.
Know the marine traffic laws and obey
them.
All safety equipment and personal floata-
tion devices must be in good condition
and suitable for your type of boat. Always
comply with the regulations that apply to
your boat.
Remember, gasoline fumes are flamma-
ble and explosive. Always adhere to the
fueling procedure contained in this Oper-
ator’s Guide and those given to you by
the fueling station. Always verify fuel lev-
el before use and during the ride. Apply
the principle of 1/3 fuel to destination, 1/
3 back and 1/3 reserve fuel supply. Do
not carry spare fuel or flammable liquids
in any storage or engine compartments.
Whenever running the engine, assure
there is proper ventilation to avoid the ac-
cumulation of carbon monoxide (CO),
which is odorless, colorless, and taste-
less, and can lead to unconsciousness,
brain damage, or death if inhaled in suffi-
cient concentrations. CO accumulation
can occur while docked, anchored, or un-
derway, and in many confined areas
such as the boat cabin, cockpit, swim
platform, and heads. It can be worsened
or caused by weather, mooring and oper-
ating conditions, and other boats. Avoid
exhaust fumes from your engine or other
boats, provide proper ventilation, shut off
your engine when not needed, and be
aware of the risk of backdrafting and con-
ditions that create CO accumulation. In
high concentrations, CO can be fatal
within minutes. Lower concentrations are
just as lethal over long periods of time.
Avoid standing up or shifting weight sud-
denly in light weight boats.
Keep your passengers seated in seats.
The boat’s bow, gunwale, transom and
seat backs are not intended for use as
seats.
Insist on the use of personal floatation
devices, approved by the U.S. Coast
Guard, by all passengers when boating
conditions are hazardous, and by chil-
dren and nonswimmers at all times.
Proceed with caution and at very low
speed in shallow water. Grounding or
abrupt stops may result in personal inju-
ry or property damage. Also be alert for
debris and objects in the water.

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SAFETY MEASURES — Installation
and Maintenance
Be familiar with the waters you are oper-
ating in. The gearcase of this outboard
extends below the water surface and
could potentially come in contact with
underwater obstructions. Contact with
underwater obstructions may result in
loss of control and personal injury.
Respect no wake zones, rights of other
water users and the environment. As the
"skipper" and owner of a boat you are
responsible for damage to other boats
caused by the wake of your boat. Allow
no one to throw refuse overboard.
Do not operate your boat if you are un-
der the influence of drugs or alcohol.
High performance boats have a high
power-to-weight ratio. If you are not ex-
perienced in the operation of a high per-
formance boat, do not attempt to
operate one at, or near, its top speed un-
til you have gained that experience.
Become completely familiar with the
control and operation of your boat and
outboard before embarking on your first
trip or taking on a passenger(s). If you
have not had the opportunity to do so
with your Dealer, practice driving in a
suitable area and feel the response of
each control. Be familiar with all controls
before applying the throttle above idle
speed. As the operator, you are in con-
trol and responsible for safe operation.
The outboard must be correctly in-
stalled. Failure to correctly install the
outboard could result in serious injury,
death or property damage. We strongly
recommend that your Dealer install your
outboard to ensure proper installation.
Do not overpower your boat by using an
engine that exceeds the horsepower in-
dicated on the boat’s capacity plate.
Overpowering could result in loss of
control. If your boat has no capacity
plate, contact your Dealer or the boat’s
manufacturer.
When replacement parts are required,
use Evinrude/Johnson Genuine Parts or
parts with equivalent characteristics, in-
cluding type, strength and material. Us-
ing substandard parts could result in
injury or product malfunction.
Only perform service procedures which
are detailed in this Operator’s Guide. At-
tempting to perform maintenance or re-
pair on your outboard if you are not
familiar with the correct service and
safety procedure could cause personal
injury or death. Further information can
be obtained from your authorized
Evinrude/Johnson Dealer. In many in-
stances proper tools and training are re-
quired for certain service or repair
procedures.
Maintain your boat and engine in top
condition at all times. Adhere to the
Maintenance Schedule on page 39.
Operate your boat and outboard pru-
dently and have fun. Do not forget that
all persons must assist other boaters in
case of emergency.
Prevent injury from contact with rotating
propeller; remove propeller before flush-
ing or before performing any mainte-
nance.

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PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
BRP reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, to features, specifications
and model availability, and to change any specification or part at any time without incurring
any obligation to update older models. The information in the Guide is based on the latest
specifications available at the time of publication.
Photographs and illustrations used in this Guide might not depict actual models or equipment
but are intended as representative views for reference only.
Certain features of systems discussed in this Guide might not be found on all models in all
marketing areas.
Owner’s Identification
United States and Canada — At the time of purchase, your Dealer will complete your out-
board registration forms. Your portion provides proof of ownership and date of purchase.
Outside United States and Canada — See your Dealer or distributor for details.
Model and Serial Numbers
The model and serial numbers appear on a plate attached to the stern bracket or swivel brack-
et. Record your outboard’s:
Model Number _______________________
Serial Number ________________________
Purchase Date _______________________
Ignition Key Number ___________________
Stolen Outboards
United States and Canada — Report stolen outboards to your local dealer or distributor.
Outside United States and Canada — Report the theft to the Bombardier Recreational Prod-
ucts distributor where the outboard was registered.
Technical Literature
BRP offers technical literature specifically for your outboard. A service manual, a parts cata-
log, or an extra Operator’s Guide can be purchased from your selling Dealer. For the name
and location of the nearest Evinrude Dealer in the United States and Canada visit
www.evinrude.com.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
• Application of Council Directives:
Directive 94/25/EC as amended by 2003/44/EC – Recreational-Craft
• Relevant Harmonized Standard(s):
•EN ISO 8178-1
•EN ISO 14509
• Relevant Directive(s):
Directive 89/336EC as amended by 2004/108/EC – Electromagnetic Compatibility
• Relevant Harmonized Standard(s):
•EN ISO 55012:2007
•EN ISO 61000-6-1:2007
•EN ISO 61000-4-2:2008
•EN ISO 61000-4-3:2008
• Product Type:
Marine Outboard 2-Stroke Cycle SI Engine
• Manufacturer:
BRP US Inc.
10101 Science Drive
Sturtevant, WI 53177
• EC Type Certificate:
Engine models represented here are partials; additional suffixes are added to define additional
features or accessories which do not affect certification.
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the product specified above conforms to the above Di-
rective(s) and Standard(s).
George Broughton
Director, Outboard Engine Engineering
Engine Model(s) Exhaust Emissions
Certificate Number
Sound Emissions
Certificate Number
E15D, E15H,E25D, E25T, E30D, E30T EXBOMB009 SDBOMB023
E40D, E50D EXBOMB002 SDBOMB012
E60D EXBOMB002 SDBOMB013
E65W EXBOMB006 SDBOMB020
E55M EXBOMB007 SDBOMB020
E75D, E90D, E90W EXBOMB003 SDBOMB014
E115D, E115H, E130D EXBOMB004 SDBOMB022
E150D, E150H, E175D, E200DP, E200DS, E200DC EXBOMB005 SDBOMB015
E200H, E200DH, E225D, E225H, E250DP, E250DC,
DE250P, DE250C EXBOMB001 SDBOMB016
E250H, E250DH, E250AH EXBOMB001 SDBOMB021
E300D, DE300P, DE300C EXBOMB008 SDBOMB021

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USING YOUR
EVINRUDE E-TEC
OUTBOARD

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Using Your Evinrude E-TEC Outboard
SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE OUTBOARD
This outboard comes with a hang tag and la-
bels containing important safety information
about the operation of the outboard. Any per-
son who operates this outboard should read
and understand this safety information.
WARNING SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used together to
indicate “CAUTION: Read the engine’s
Operator’s Guide before preceding.”
HANG TAG
All outboards are shipped with the following
hang tag attached.
CAUTION: Read your Operator’s
Guide before starting engine.

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XSAFETY INFORMATION ON THE OUTBOARD
REMOTE CONTROL DECALS
Locate, read and
understand operator's
guide and all warnings.
Failure to do so could
result in serious injury.
Operator's
Guide
WARNING
WARNING
Attach engine shut-off cord
(Lanyard) to operator.
Shift position
Reverse / Neutral / Forward

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Using Your Evinrude E-TEC Outboard
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
Item Description Item Description
1Air Inlet 6Fuel and Oil Hoses
2Trailering Tilt Switch 7Tilt Limit Cam
3Engine Cover Latch 8Power Tilt and Trim Reservoir
4Tilt Support Lever 9Anti-Corrosion Anodes
5Trim Tab 10 Water Intake Screens
7
10
9
3
6
2
1
9
4
5
8

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XCOMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
Item Description Item Description
11 Spark Plugs 15 Flywheel Cover
12 Water Pump Indicator, Flushing Port 16 Trailering Tilt Switch
13 Fuse (1)
(1) Access requires removal of flywheel cover
17 EMM (Engine Management Module) (1)
14 Air Silencer 18 Fuel Filter
Starboard
16
11
Port
13
15
12
18
17
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Using Your Evinrude E-TEC Outboard
OIL AND FUEL
OIL REQUIREMENTS OILING SYSTEM
Always keep an extra supply of outboard oil in
the boat. Refer to Oil Requirements on page
16.
If you run the oil tank empty, you MUST refill
the oil tank and prime the oil system before
using the engine. Refer to Filling the Oil
Tank on page 17 and Priming the Oil Sys-
tem on page 17.
If the oil hose is disconnected for any reason,
seal it to prevent spillage. Install a cap on the
hose fitting to prevent contamination.
You must use an oil tank equipped with a filter
and an oil supply hose. The oil system must
be purged if air is in the oil supply hose. Refer
to Priming the Oil System on page 17.
Install the oil tank following the instructions
provided with the unit.
Evinrude/Johnson Brand Oils
Evinrude/Johnson outboard oils are formulat-
ed to give best engine performance while
controlling piston and combustion chamber
deposits, providing superior lubrication, and
ensuring maximum spark plug life.
The following outboard oils are recommend-
ed for use in your Evinrude E-TEC outboard:
•Evinrude/Johnson XD100;
•Evinrude/Johnson XD50; or
•Evinrude/Johnson XD30.
Evinrude/Johnson XD100 Oil
Evinrude/Johnson XD100 oil is preferred
for your Evinrude E-TEC outboard. This
synthetic formula oil provides uncompro-
mised lubrication and superior performance,
even in extreme conditions—especially in
cold temperatures down to 0°F (-17°C).
If requested, an authorized dealer can pro-
gram your Evinrude E-TEC outboard EMM
for the exclusive use of Evinrude/Johnson
XD100. Only an authorized Evinrude deal-
er can program your outboard for this op-
tional benefit. Oil consumption is reduced if
the outboard is programmed for exclusive
use of Evinrude/Johnson XD100 as com-
pared to using a conventional oil. The XD100
oil setting is not available on all models.
IMPORTANT: If your EMM has been pro-
grammed for Evinrude/Johnson XD100,
DO NOT use any other oil unless in an emer-
gency. If Evinrude/Johnson XD100 is tempo-
rarily unavailable, a one-time-only use of an
oil that meets NMMA TC-W3 certification
standards is allowed. If you discontinue using
Evinrude/Johnson XD100, you MUST first re-
turn to your Dealer to have the EMM repro-
grammed back to the original factory setting.
Other Oils
If Evinrude/Johnson brand oils are not avail-
able, you must use an oil that meets NMMA
TC-W3 certification standards.
IMPORTANT: Failure to follow oil specifica-
tions could void the engine warranty if a lubri-
cation-related failure occurs.
If the “LOW OIL” warning light illuminates,
you have a limited amount of time of normal
operation before running out of oil. Refill the
oil tank with approved oil as soon as possible.
Always “top off” your oil tank prior to pro-
longed usage or long trips.
New outboards are programmed to use addi-
tional oil during the first five hours of opera-
tion above 2000 RPM.
Refer to Engine Monitoring on page 34.
When operating in conditions
under 32°F (0°C), Evinrude/Johnson
XD100 oil must be used.
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XOIL AND FUEL
IMPORTANT: Consider the installation loca-
tion of the oil tank carefully. The oil tank is
vented to the atmosphere. To avoid serious
powerhead damage, be sure the oil tank is in-
stalled in a location that does not allow con-
stant exposure to sunlight, rain, bilge water, or
spray. Periodically inspect the oil tank for evi-
dence of water.
Filling the Oil Tank
Remove the filler cap and fill the tank with rec-
ommended outboard lubricant, as specified in
Oil Requirements on page 16. Replace the
filler cap and tighten securely. If you run the
tank empty, you MUST prime the oil system
before using the engine.
Priming the Oil System
IMPORTANT: The oiling system MUST be
primed to avoid engine damage from a lack of
lubrication.
1) Squeeze oil primer bulb until a steady
stream of oil comes from the supply hose.
2) Connect oil supply hose to the oil inlet fit-
ting. Secure with the small clamp (13.8
mm) from owner’s kit.
1. Oil supply hose
2. Oil inlet fitting
3) Squeeze oil primer bulb again until no air
bubbles appear in the individual oil lines
entering the crankcase. The oil supply
hose connection must be airtight.
4) Prime the oiling system using Evinrude Di-
agnostic software or by performing Long-
Term Storage (Winterization) on page
41.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Always use fresh gasoline.
Gasoline will oxidize; the result is loss of
octane, volatile compounds, and the pro-
duction of gum and varnish deposits
which can degrade the fuel system.
Prime the oiling system to remove air from
the system before operating the outboard if:
• The outboard is new – Dealer must prime
the oiling system using Evinrude Diagnostic
software;
• The oil tank is emptied or outboard is run
out of oil;
• The oil supply hose is disconnected; or
• The outboard is laid down for transportation
or storage.
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WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable
and highly explosive under certain
conditions. Follow the instructions
in this section explicitly. Improper
handling of fuel could result in prop-
erty damage, serious injury or
death.
Leaking fuel is a fire and explosion
hazard. All parts in the fuel system
should be inspected frequently and
replaced if signs of deterioration or
leakage are found. Inspect the fuel
system each time you refuel, each
time you remove the engine cover
and annually.
Follow these instructions to ensure
safety when handing fuel:
• Always turn off the engine before fuel-
ing.
• Never permit anyone other than an
adult to refill the fuel tank.
• Do not fill the fuel tank all the way to
the top or fuel may overflow when it ex-
pands due to heating by the sun.
• Remove portable fuel tanks from the
boat before fueling.
• Always wipe off any fuel spillage.
• Do not smoke, or allow open flames, or
sparks or use electrical devices such
as cellular phones in the vicinity of a
fuel leak or while fueling.
• Always work in a well ventilated area.
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Using Your Evinrude E-TEC Outboard
Minimum Octane
Your outboard is certified to operate on un-
leaded automotive gasoline with an octane
rating equal to or higher than:
• 87 (R+M)/2 AKI — Inside the U.S.
• 90 RON — Outside the U.S.
Using unleaded gasoline that contains methyl
tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) is acceptable
ONLY if the MTBE content does not exceed
15% by volume.
Alcohol Fuels
Your outboard has been designed to operate
using the specified fuels; however, be aware
of the following:
• The boat’s fuel system may have different
requirements regarding the use of alcohol
fuels. Refer to the boat’s owner guide.
• Alcohol blended fuel may cause engine per-
formance problems.
Alcohol attracts and holds
moisture that can cause corrosion of
metallic parts in the fuel system.
FUEL ADDITIVES
The only fuel additives approved for use in
your Evinrude E-TEC outboard are:
•Evinrude/Johnson 2+4 Fuel Conditioner
•Evinrude/Johnson Fuel System Cleaner
Use of other fuel additives can result in
poor performance or engine damage.
Evinrude/Johnson 2+4 Fuel Conditioner will
help prevent gum and varnish deposits from
forming in fuel system components and will
remove moisture from the fuel system. It can
be used continuously and should be used
during any period when the outboard is not
being operated on a regular basis. Its use will
reduce spark plug fouling, fuel system icing,
and fuel system component deterioration.
Evinrude/Johnson Fuel System Cleaner will
help keep fuel injectors in optimal operating
condition.
FUEL SYSTEM INFORMATION
Connecting the Fuel Hose
1) If the fuel hose is disconnected for any rea-
son, seal it to prevent spillage. Cap the fuel
fitting to prevent contamination.
2) Connect the fuel hose to the 3/8 in. (9 mm)
fuel fitting. Fasten hose securely with
clamp (18.5 mm) from owner’s kit.
1. Fuel hose – 3/8 in. (9 mm)
IMPORTANT: Fuel distribution hoses in the
boat must deliver fuel at the rate of flow need-
ed by the outboard. Minimum inside diameter
of fuel hoses must be 3/8 in. (9 mm).
Using alcohol-extended fuels is acceptable
ONLY if the alcohol content does not exceed:
• 10% ethanol by volume; or
• 5% methanol with 5% cosolvents by volume.
NOTICE
WARNING
If engine is equipped with a quick-
disconnect fuel hose, you MUST
disconnect the fuel hose from the
engine and the fuel tank to prevent
fuel leaks:
• Whenever the engine is NOT being
used
• Whenever the engine is being trail-
ered
• Whenever the engine is in storage
NOTE: A small amount of fuel may
be released when the fuel connector
is disconnected.
Store portable fuel tanks in well-ven-
tilated areas, away from heat
sources and open flames. Close the
vent screw of the fuel tank cap, if
equipped, to prevent escape of fuel
or fuel vapors which could acciden-
tally ignite. Do not allow discon-
nected fuel hoses to leak fuel.
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