Eventide E-TEC 90 H.P. Manual

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WARNING
Read this Guide thoroughly. It contains important safety information.
Minimum recommended operators age: 16 years old.
Keep this Operators Guide in the boat.
*216818*
90 H.O., 115, 130, 135, 150, 175, 200, 225, 250, 300 HORSEPOWER
Operator’s Guide
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Operator’s Guide
90 H.O. / 115 / 130 / 135 / 150 / 175 / 200 /225 / 250 / 300
HORSEPOWER
*216818*
Original
Original instructions
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
WARNING
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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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
Durable and Reliable
• Full Corrosion Protection
•Evinrude E-TEC Lubrication System
• Auto-Calibrated Linkage
• Robust, Heavy-Duty Design
• Posi-Lock Latches
• Extra Capacity Water Pump
• Iridium Spark Plugs
• Vibration Isolated Electronics
• Beltless Charging System
• Stainless Steel Thermostat
• 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:
†115 H.O. and 130 HP models are NOT sold in North America,
A115 60°V4, 200 60°V6, 250 H.O. and 300 HP models are CARB 2-Star Emissions Compliant
Evinrude® Evinrude® XD30™ I-Command™
Evinrude® E-TEC® BRP Logo S.A.F.E.™
Evinrude® Genuine Parts 2+4™ Fuel Conditioner SystemCheck™
Evinrude® XD100™ HPF Pro™ Gearcase Lubricant Triple-Guard™ Grease
Evinrude® XD50™ Evinrude ICON™ Remote Control RPM Tune™
PowerSync™
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Table of Contents
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Important Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Product References, Illustrations and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using Your Evinrude E-TEC Outboard
Safety Information on the Outboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Warning Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Hang Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Remote Control Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Component Identification–
90, 115, 130 HP 60°V4, 135, 150, 175, 200 HP 60°V6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
200, 225, 250, 300 HP 90°V6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Oil and Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Oil Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Oiling System information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Priming the Oil System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Fueling Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Fuel System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Engine Starting / Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Remote Controls — Evinrude ICON Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Remote Controls - i (BRP) Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Tilting and Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Engine Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
S.A.F.E. – Speed Adjusting Failsafe Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Special Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Cold and Freezing Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Multiple Outboard Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
High Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Salt Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Shallow Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Under Tow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Weedy Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Transporting the Outboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Trailering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Transporting / Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Pre-Ride Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Maintenance
Engine Emissions Installation Information . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Anti-Corrosion Anodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Flushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Hull Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Outboard External Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Scratch Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Submerged Outboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Short-Term Storage (Between Uses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Long-Term Storage (Winterization) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Pre-Season Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Product Information
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Transom Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Installing the Outboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Boat-Mounted Fuel Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Accessory Battery Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Water Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Propeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Product Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Readiness Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Change of Address / Change of Ownership . . . . . . . . . . .87
Confirmation of Receipt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
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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.
IMPORTANT: Identifies information that will
help with assembly and operation of the prod-
uct.
Safety Alert Symbol
This is the Safety Alert symbol. It is used
to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or seri-
ous injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or seri-
ous injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury
NOTICE
Indicates an instruction which, if not fol-
lowed, could severely damage engine
components or other property.
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE
A note which provides tips and behaviors re-
lated to protecting the environment.
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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 others,
follow all safety warnings and recom-
mendations. 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 injury
or property damage. Also be alert for de-
bris 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 un-
derwater obstructions. Contact with un-
derwater 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 re-
sponsible 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 under
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 until you
have gained that experience.
–Become completely familiar with the con-
trol and operation of your boat and out-
board 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 op-
erator, you are in control and responsible
for safe operation.
–The outboard must be correctly installed.
Failure to correctly install the outboard
could result in serious injury, death or
property damage. We strongly recom-
mend that your Dealer install your out-
board 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 con-
trol. If your boat has no capacity plate,
contact your Dealer or the boat’s manu-
facturer.
–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 safe-
ty procedure could cause personal injury
or death. Further information can be ob-
tained from your authorized Evinrude/
Johnson Dealer. In manyinstances prop-
er tools and training are required for cer-
tain service or repair procedures.
–Maintain your boat and engine in top
condition at all times. Adhere to the
Maintenance Schedule on page 46.
–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, or an extra Op-
erator’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
The EC Declaration of Conformity does not appear in this version of the Operator's Guide.
Please refer to the printed version that was delivered with your engine.
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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 hang tags 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 Tags
All outboards are shipped with the following
hang tag attached.
Hang Tag – H.O. Models
All H.O model outboards are shipped with the
following hang tag attached.
Hang Tag –
Pontoon Series Outboards
Operator's
Guide
355633
Operator's
Guide
355926
WARNING
Pontoon Series outboards are intended
to be installed ONLY on pontoon boats.
Boat hulls other than pontoons may
experience instability and steering
torque if operated above certain speeds.
If any adverse conditions occur, reduce
throttle and/or adjust tilt angle to main-
tain control. If you experience boat insta-
bility and/or high steering torque, see
your Dealer to correct these conditions.
If the bow of the boat plows the water at
high speeds, the boat may bow steer or
spin suddenly, possibly ejecting or oth-
erwise seriously injuring occupants.
Signicant variation from this initial setting, either up
or down, could result in engine dammage caused by excessive
operating temperatures.
This outboard has been designed for high performance
applications. Its mounting height on the transom will have a
signicant eect on top speed, acceleration, and coolant
delivery. Initial installation should place the propeller shaft
centerline approximately 3.6 in. (9 cm) below the bottom of
the boat. Small vertical adjustments should then be made to
optimize performance.
N O T I C E
I M P O R T A N T
356199
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Safety Information on the Outboard
All Pontoon Series outboards are shipped
with the following hang tag attached. Remote Control Decals
All remote controls have the following labels
attached.
357258
357258
008488
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
90, 115, 130 HP 60°V4, 135, 150, 175, 200 HP 60°V6
Item Description Item Description
1Air Inlet 6Anti-Corrosion Anodes
2Trailering Tilt Switch 7Fuel and Oil Hoses
3Engine Cover Latch 8Tilt Limit Cam
4Tilt Support Lever 9Power Tilt and Trim Reservoir
5Trim Tab 10 Water Intake Screens
8
10
3
7
2
1
4
5
004933
DR22834A
6
9
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Component Identification 90, 115, 130 HP 60°V4, 135, 150, 175, 200 HP 60°V6
Item Description Item Description
11 Water Pump Indicator, Flushing Port 15 Air Silencer
12 Spark Plugs 16 Fuse (1)
(1) Access requires removal of flywheel cover
13 Flywheel Cover 17 EMM (Engine Management Module) (1)
14 Trailering Tilt Switch 18 Fuel Filter
14
13
12
11
Starboard
004997
004996
Port
15
18
17
16
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Using Your Evinrude E-TEC Outboard
Component Identification
200, 225, 250, 300 HP 90°V6
Item Description Item Description
1Air Inlet 6Anti-Corrosion Anodes
2Trailering Tilt Switch 7Fuel and Oil Hoses
3Engine Cover Latch 8Tilt Limit Cam
4Tilt Support Lever 9Power Tilt and Trim Reservoir
5Trim Tab*10Water Intake Screens
*DHL, DHX, HCX, HSL Models use trim tab cover plate
8
10
3
7
2
1
4
5
003956
DR22834A
6
9
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Component Identification 200, 225, 250, 300 HP 90°V6
Item Description Item Description
11 Water Pump Indicator, Flushing Port 16 Fuel Filter
12 Spark Plugs 17 Air Silencer
13 Fuse 18 Flywheel Cover
14 Electronics / Rigging Cover 19 EMM (Engine Management Module)
15 Trailering Tilt Switch 20 Spark Plugs
003957
11
12
13
14
15
Starboard
003958
Port
16
17
20
19
18
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Using Your Evinrude E-TEC Outboard
Oil and Fuel
Oil Requirements
Evinrude Brand Oils
Evinrude outboard oils are formulated 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 recommended
for use in your Evinrude E-TEC outboard:
•Evinrude XD100;
•Evinrude XD50; or
•Evinrude XD30.
Evinrude XD100 Oil
Evinrude XD100 oil is preferred for your
Evinrude E-TEC outboard. This synthetic
formula oil provides uncompromised lubrica-
tion and superior performance, even in ex-
treme 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 XD100. Only
an authorized Evinrude dealer can pro-
gram your outboard for this optional ben-
efit. Oil consumption is reduced if the
outboard is programmed for exclusive use of
Evinrude XD100 as compared to using a con-
ventional oil. The XD100 oil setting is not
available on all models.
IMPORTANT: If your EMM has been pro-
grammed for Evinrude XD100, DO NOT use
any other oil unless in an emergency. If Evin-
rude XD100 is temporarily unavailable, a
one-time-only use of an oil that meets
NMMA TC-W3 certification standards is al-
lowed. If you discontinue using Evinrude
XD100, you MUST first return to your Dealer
to have the EMM reprogrammed back to the
original factory setting.
Other Oils
If Evinrude brand oils are not available, you
must use an oil that meets NMMA TC-W3 cer-
tification standards.
Failure to follow oil specifications could void
the engine warranty if a lubrication-related
failure occurs.
Oiling System information
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.
The oiling system must be primed on new out-
boards. Refer to Priming the Oil System on
page 17.
NOTICE
When operating in conditions under 32°F
(0°C), Evinrude XD100 oil must be used.
NOTICE
Consider the installation location of the
oil tank carefully. The oil tank is vented
to the atmosphere. To avoid serious
powerhead damage, be sure the oil tank
is installed in a location that does not
allow constant exposure to sunlight,
rain, bilge water, or spray. Periodically
inspect the oil tank for evidence of water.
DR44607A
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