BRP E200HSLIS, E200DHXIS, E200DHLIS, E200HVLIS, E200HCXIS 2010 OPERATOR’S GUIDE

2010

OPERATOR’S GUIDE

200/225/250/300

HSL / HVL / HL / HX / PL / PX / PZ / CX / CZ

215930 EN

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

* 300 HP Models meet California 2-Star Emissions Compliance

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

© 2009 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 maintenance every 300 hours or every three years of normal recre-

ational 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 water—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 perfor-
mance 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 toughest 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 busi-
ness and wish you many years of enjoyable use.

Happy Boating,

Roch Lambert

Vice President and General Manager
Outboard Engines

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS GUIDE ............................................................................................................ 6

IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES ..................................................................................... 7

PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................9

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

FILLING THE OIL TANK ...............................................................................................................................................17

PRIMING THE OIL SYSTEM .........................................................................................................................................17

FUEL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................................17

FUEL ADDITIVES ..........................................................................................................................................................18

FUEL SYSTEM OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................18

OPERATION ....................................................................................................................... 19

SAFETY INFORMATION ...............................................................................................................................................19

ENGINE STARTING ......................................................................................................................................................19

ENGINE STOPPING ......................................................................................................................................................20

REMOTE CONTROLS — EVINRUDE ICON™ CONTROL SYSTEM ...........................................................................21

REMOTE CONTROLS — EVINRUDE/JOHNSON (BRP) CONTROLS ........................................................................23

FUEL ECONOMY ...........................................................................................................................................................25

POWER TRIM AND TILT ...............................................................................................................................................25

TRAILERING ..................................................................................................................................................................27

IMPACT DAMAGE .........................................................................................................................................................28

SALT WATER ................................................................................................................................................................29

WEEDY WATER ............................................................................................................................................................29

HIGH ALTITUDE ............................................................................................................................................................30

FREEZING WEATHER ..................................................................................................................................................30

SHALLOW WATER .......................................................................................................................................................30

DUAL OUTBOARD OPERATION .................................................................................................................................30

UNDER TOW .................................................................................................................................................................30

FUSE ..............................................................................................................................................................................30

ROUTINE INSPECTION CHECKLIST ................................................................................ 31

ENGINE MONITORING ...................................................................................................... 32

ENGINE OVERHEATING ..............................................................................................................................................34

MAINTENANCE

ENGINE EMISSIONS INFORMATION ............................................................................... 36

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ............................................................................................. 37

STORAGE ........................................................................................................................... 38

TRANSPORTATION ......................................................................................................................................................38

FLUSHING .....................................................................................................................................................................38

SHORT-TERM STORAGE (BETWEEN USES) .............................................................................................................39

LONG-TERM STORAGE (WINTERIZATION) ...............................................................................................................39

PRE-SEASON CHECK ..................................................................................................................................................42

SPARK PLUGS ..............................................................................................................................................................42

OUTBOARD EXTERNAL FINISH ..................................................................................................................................43

SCRATCH REPAIR .......................................................................................................................................................43

HULL FINISH .................................................................................................................................................................43

SUBMERGED OUTBOARD ..........................................................................................................................................43

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TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................ 44

PRODUCT INFORMATION

RIGGING AND ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................... 46

PROPELLER ..................................................................................................................................................................46

BATTERY .......................................................................................................................................................................47

ACCESSORY BATTERY CONNECTION ......................................................................................................................48

WATER PRESSURE ......................................................................................................................................................48

ADJUSTMENTS .................................................................................................................. 49

SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................. 50

PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION .......................................................................... 54

BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR 2010 EVINRUDE OUTBOARD ENGINES SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA ..............................54

CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT .................................... 57

PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION .......................................................................... 59

BRP LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 2010 EVINRUDE OUTBOARD ENGINES USED

IN EUROPEAN UNION MEMBER STATES, TURKEY, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND AND JAPAN ........................59

PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION .......................................................................... 62

BRP LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 2010 EVINRUDE OUTBOARD ENGINES USED
IN AFRICA, MIDDLE EAST, LATIN AMERICA, PACIFIC ISLANDS, ASIA, ALBANIA,
FORMER YUGOSLAVIAN REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA, SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO,

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF INDEPENDENT STATES ...................................62

READINESS TEST ............................................................................................................. 65

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................................................ 66

CHANGE OF ADDRESS / CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP ..................................................... 67

CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT .......................................................................................... 69

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

CAUTION

NOTICE

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 outboard, the greater
the safety and pleasure you will get from using it. Following
this recommendation will assure the completeness of the
information essential to your safety, the safety of any pas­sengers, and other water users.

This Operator’s Guide identifies important safety messag­es.

Although the mere reading of such information does not
eliminate the hazard, the understanding and application of
the information will promote the correct use of your out­board engine.

Warning Symbols in this Guide

How can you reduce the risk of death, personal 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.

This Guide should be kept in a waterproof bag with the out­board at all times during operation. If the product owner­ship is transferred, this Guide should be forwarded to the
new owners.

Indicates an instruction which, if not
followed, could severely damage engine components
or other property.

IMPORTANT: Identifies information that will help with as-

sembly and operation of the product.

Additionally, Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) has
identified key information that is essential to the operation
of your Evinrude E-TEC outboard.

Key information appears throughout this Guide in gray
boxes with a key above the text. This highlighted informa­tion is a vital reference when using your outboard.

A responsible, educated boater will fully appreciate the
pleasures of boating and will be a safe boater. Boating
Safety Classes are conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary, the U.S. Power Squadron and some Red Cross
Chapters. For information about classes, call toll free 1­800-336-BOAT.

For additional information about boating safety 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 signal words
identifying important safety messages.

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

Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES

This Operator’s Guide contains essential information to
help prevent personal injury and damage to equipment.
Safety messages appear throughout this Guide in the ap­plicable section.

Be careful! Human error is caused by many factors: care­lessness, fatigue, overload, preoccupation, 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.

WARNING

For your safety and the safety of others, 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.

SAFETY MEASURES — General

To fully appreciate the pleasures, enjoyment and ex­citement of boating there are some basic rules that
should be observed and followed by any boater.
Some rules may be new to you and others 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.

Whenever running the engine, assure there is proper
ventilation to avoid the accumulation of carbon mon­oxide (CO), which is odorless, colorless, and taste­less, and can lead to unconsciousness, brain
damage, or death if inhaled in sufficient concentra­tions. CO accumulation can occur while docked, an­chored, or underway, 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 operating 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 conditions 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 suddenly 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 chil­dren 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
debris and objects in the water.

Know the marine traffic laws and obey them.

All safety equipment and personal floatation 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 flammable and ex­plosive. Always adhere to the fueling procedure con­tained in this Operator’s Guide and those given to
you by the fueling station. Always verify fuel level 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.

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Be familiar with the waters you are operating 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 under the influ­ence of drugs or alcohol.

High performance boats have a high power-to­weight ratio. If you are not experienced in the opera­tion of a high performance boat, do not attempt to op­erate one at, or near, its top speed until 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 control and responsible for safe
operation.

SAFETY MEASURES — Installation and
Maintenance

The outboard must be correctly installed. 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 indicated 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, including type, strength and material.
Using substandard parts could result in injury or
product malfunction.

Only perform service procedures which are detailed
in this Operator’s Guide. Attempting to perform main­tenance or repair 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 instances proper
tools and training are required for certain service or
repair procedures.

Maintain your boat and engine in top condition at all
times. Adhere to the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
on page 37.

Operate your boat and outboard prudently 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 flushing or before performing
any maintenance.

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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 outboard 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 bracket. 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 Products distributor where the

outboard was registered.

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Technical Literature

BRP offers technical literature specifically for your outboard. A service manual, a parts catalog, 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.

Declaration of Conformity

• Application of Council Directives:

Directive 94/25/EC as amended by 2003/44/EC – Recreational-Craft

• Relevant Directive(s):

Directive 89/336/EC as amended by 2004/108/EC – Electromagnetic Compatibility

• Relevant Harmonized Standard(s):

As referenced by Council and Relevant Directives

• Product Type:

Marine Outboard 2-Stroke Cycle SI Engine

• Manufacturer:

BRP US Inc.

10101 Science Drive

Sturtevant, WI 53177

EC Type Certificate:

Engine Model(s) Exhaust Emissions

E200HSLIS, E200DHLIS, E200HVLIS, E200DHXIS,
E200HCXIS, E225DPLIS, E225DPXIS, E225DPZIS,
E225DCXIS, E225DCZIS, E225DHLIS, E225DHXIS,
E225HSLIS, E250DPLIS, E250DPXIS, E250DPZIS,
E250DCXIS, E250DCZIS DE250PXIS, DE250PZIS,
DE250CXIS, DE250CZIS

E250DHLIS, E250HSLIS, E250DHXIS, EXBOMB001 SDBOMB021
E300DPXIS, E300DPZIS, E300DCXIS, E300DCZIS,

DE300PXIS, DE300PZIS, DE300CXIS, DE300CZIS

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the product specified above conforms to the above Directive(s) and Standard(s).

Jean Daunais,

Director, Intellectual Property and Product Compliance

Certificate Number

EXBOMB001 SDBOMB016

EXBOMB008 SDBOMB021

Sound Emissions

Certificate Number

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Using Your
Evinrude E-TEC
Outboard

USING YOUR

EVINRUDE E-TEC

OUTBOARD

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 USING YOUR EVINRUDE E-TEC OUTBOARD

CAUTION: Read your Operator’s
Guide before starting engine.

SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE OUTBOARD

This outboard comes with a hang tag and labels containing
important safety information about the operation of the out­board. Any person 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.

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REMOTE CONTROL DECALS

Shift position
Reverse / Neutral / Forward

WARNING

Operator's

Guide

Locate, read and
understand operator's
guide and all warnings.
Failure to do so could
result in serious injury.

Attach engine shut-off cord

(Lanyard) to operator.

 SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE OUTBOARD

WARNING

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10

9

3

6

2

1

9

4

5

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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

Item Description Item Description

1 Air Inlet 6 Fuel and Oil Hoses
2 Trailering Tilt Switch 7 Tilt Limit Cam
3 Engine Cover Latch 8 Power Tilt and Trim Reservoir
4 Tilt Support Lever 9 Anti-Corrosion Anodes
5 Trim Tab 10 Water Intake Screens

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Starboard

17

11

Port

13

20

15

12

19

18

16

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 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

Item Description Item Description

11 Spark Plugs 16 Electronics / Rigging Cover
12 Water Pump Indicator, Flushing Port 17 Trailering Tilt Switch
13 Air Silencer 18 Flywheel Cover
14 Fuel Filter 19 EMM (Engine Management Module)
15 Fuse 20 Spark Plugs

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NOTICE

OIL AND FUEL

OIL REQUIREMENTS OILING SYSTEM

Evinrude/Johnson Brand Oils

Evinrude/Johnson 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/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 pro-

vides uncompromised lubrication and superior perfor­mance, even in extreme conditions—especially in cold
temperatures down to -17°C (0°F).

If requested, an authorized dealer can program your

Evinrude E-TEC outboard for the exclusive use of
Evinrude/Johnson XD100. If the outboard is programmed

for exclusive use of Evinrude/Johnson XD100, oil con­sumption can be reduced. Only an authorized Evinrude

dealer can program your outboard for this optional
benefit. Significant reduction of oil consumption is not

avaialble on all models.

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 prolonged usage or
long trips.

New outboards are programmed to use additional oil dur­ing the first two hours of operation above 2000 RPM.

When operating in conditions under

0°C (32°F), Evinrude/Johnson XD100 oil must be
used.

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 16.

IMPORTANT: If your EMM has been programmed for
Evinrude/Johnson XD100, DO NOT use any other oil un-

less in an emergency. If Evinrude/Johnson XD100 is tem­porarily 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 return to your Dealer to have the EMM repro­grammed back to the original factory setting.

Other Oils

If Evinrude/Johnson brand oils are not available, you must
use an oil that meets NMMA TC-W3 certification stan­dards.

IMPORTANT: Failure to follow oil specifications could
void the engine warranty if a lubrication-related failure oc­curs.

Install the oil tank following the instructions provided with
the unit.

IMPORTANT: 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.

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1

NOTICE

FILLING THE OIL TANK

Remove the filler cap and fill the tank with recommended
outboard lubricant, as specified in OIL REQUIREMENTS
on page 16. Replace the filler cap and tighten securely.

Always keep a supply of oil in the tank. 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 fitting. Secure
with the small clamp (13.8 mm) from owner’s kit.

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

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 property 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 fueling.

• 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 expands 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.

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 Diagnostic soft-
ware or by performing LONG-TERM STORAGE (WIN-
TERIZATION) on page 39.

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.

Always use fresh gasoline. Gasoline
will oxidize; the result is loss of octane, volatile com­pounds, and the production of gum and varnish
deposits which can degrade the fuel system.

Minimum Octane

Your outboard is certified to operate on unleaded automo­tive gasoline with an octane rating equal to or higher than:

• 90 RON — Outside the U.S.

• 87 (R+M)/2 AKI — Inside 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.

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NOTICE

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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 performance
problems.

Alcohol attracts and holds moisture
that can cause corrosion of metallic parts in the fuel
system.

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.

1. Fuel hose – 9 mm (3/8 in.)

WARNING

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 OPERATION

Connecting the Fuel Hose

1) If the fuel hose is disconnected for any reason, seal it to

prevent spillage. Cap the fuel fitting to prevent contam­ination.

2) Connect the fuel hose to the 9 mm (3/8 in.) fuel fitting.

Fasten hose securely with clamp (18.5 mm) from own­er’s kit.

Store fuel tanks in a well-ventilated area, away from
heat and open flame. Prevent escape of liquid or
vapors which could accidentally ignite.

Close the filler cap vent screw, if equipped.

Be sure the disconnected fuel hose does not drip.

IMPORTANT: Fuel distribution hoses in the boat must de-

liver fuel at the rate of flow needed by the outboard. Mini­mum inside diameter of fuel hoses must be 9 mm (3/8 in.).

Fuel systems with built-in tanks, particularly those that in­clude antisiphon valves and filter/primer units, may have
restrictions not allowing the engine fuel pump to deliver suf­ficient fuel under all conditions. This can result in a loss of
performance. If a performance problem exists, see your
Dealer.

Fuel System Priming

If the outboard is run out of fuel, refill the fuel tank and
squeeze the primer bulb until firm.

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OPERATION

SAFETY INFORMATION ENGINE STARTING

Refer to the ROUTINE INSPECTION CHECKLIST on

DANGER

DO NOT run the engine indoors or without adequate
ventilation or permit exhaust fumes to accumulate
in confined areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide which, if inhaled, can cause serious brain
damage or death.

Contact with a rotating propeller is likely to result in
serious injury or death. Assure the engine and prop
area is clear of people and objects before starting
engine or operating boat. Do not allow anyone near
a propeller, even when the engine is off. Blades can
be sharp and the propeller can continue to turn even
after the engine is off. Always shut off the engine
when near people in the water.

page 31 for pre-launch checks before using your Evinrude
E-TEC outboard.

You MUST supply water to the engine before attempting to
start it. Engine damage can occur quickly.

Be sure the water intake screens are below the water sur­face.

Connect the clip to the emergency stop/key switch. Snap
the lanyard to a secure place on the operator’s clothing or
life vest — not where it might tear away instead of activat­ing the stop switch.

 OPERATION

WARNING

The engine cover is a machinery guard. DO NOT
operate your outboard with the cover off unless you
are performing maintenance or emergency starting,
and then be careful to keep hands, hair, and clothing
clear of all moving parts. Contact with moving parts
could cause injury.

Always shut off the outboard when your boat is near
people who are in the water.

Be familiar with the waters you are operating 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.

1. Clip

2. Emergency stop clip / key switch

3. Lanyard

IMPORTANT: In an emergency situation, the engine will
start and run without the clip connected to the key switch.

The operator should always use the clip and lanyard
anytime the engine is running. Refer to Emergency
Stop/Key Switch on page 21.

DANGER

Always use the safety lanyard when operating your
boat to help prevent a runaway boat and reduce the
risk of personal injury or death.

IMPORTANT: Carefully check the function of all control

and engine systems before leaving the dock.

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 USING YOUR EVINRUDE E-TEC OUTBOARD

Move the remote control handle to NEUTRAL.

WARNING

If you are using a remote control that does not have
start-in-gear prevention, the outboard can be
started while it is in gear. Protect against unex­pected boat movement by always starting your out­board in NEUTRAL.

DO NOT advance the throttle before start-up. Advancing

the throttle overrides the electronic idle control system. Af­ter the engine starts, the engine management module
(EMM) automatically increases idle speed slightly. Idle
speed will decrease as the engine warms up. The engine
monitor gauge lights or display will illuminate if the throttle
is advanced.

Turn the key switch fully clockwise to the START position.
Crank the engine no longer than 20 seconds.

If the engine did not start, release the key momentarily,
then try again.

Each time the key switch is turned from OFF to ON, the
warning system will self-test. Refer to ENGINE MONITOR-
ING on page 32. If the warning system fails to self-test dur­ing start-up, see your Dealer.

If your outboard does not react normally to this starting pro­cedure or if it fails to start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING
on page 44.

After Engine Starts

Check the water pump indicator. A steady stream of water
indicates the water pump is working. If a steady stream of
water from the water pump indicator is not visible, stop the
engine. Refer to ENGINE OVERHEATING on page 34.

IMPORTANT: The starter motor can be damaged if oper­ated continuously for more than 20 seconds.

Upon start-up, release the key.

ENGINE STOPPING

Move control handle to NEUTRAL.

Turn key switch counterclockwise to the OFF position. Re­move the key when the boat will be unattended.

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