216067 15HO-25-30 Evinrude E-TEC

1 Operator s Guide15 / 25 / 30 HORSEPOWERE15D, E15H,E25D, E25T, E30D, E30T2012 Model Year* 216067 *CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGA WARNINGThis product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California tocause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive 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 UsageDurable and Reliable Full Corrosion Protection Evinrude E-TEC Lubrication System Auto-Calibrated Linkage Robust.

2 Heavy-Duty Design Posi-Lock Latches Extra Capacity Water Pump Iridium Spark Plugs Vibration Isolated Electronics Beltless 15 Amp Charging System Stainless Steel Thermostat Nickel/Chrome-Faced Piston Rings Micro Finished Connecting Rods/CrankshaftCleaner 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 BypassFEATURES AT A GLANCEThe following trademarks are the property of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates: Evinrude Evinrude /Johnson XD30 I-Command Evinrude E-TEC BRP Evinrude /Johnson Genuine Parts2+4 Fuel ConditionerSystemCheck Evinrude /Johnson XD100 HPF XR Gearcase LubricantTriple-Guard GreaseEvinrude /Johnson XD50 HPF Pro Gearcase Lubricant 2011 BRP US Inc.

3 All rights New Evinrude E-TEC Owner,Congratulations on the purchase of our industry-leading Evinrude E-TEC outboardengine. Your purchase comes with the full commitment and support of the BRP Out-board team. Your new engine will provide you with years of reliable many benefits of the Evinrude E-TEC engine will add hours of fun for you andyour family and your time on the and Evinrude E-TEC engine is up to 300 pounds lighter than competitive outboard en-gines. This translates to faster planing with less bow rise so you can see the openwater in front of you. You demand performance and immediate response. That swhy instant throttle response and hole shot are so important. The key with EvinrudeE-TEC is that every revolution is a power stroke.

4 That means twice the powerstrokes of a 4-stroke. Plus the computer-controlled engine management system de-livers the perfect fuel mix directly to the combustion chamber for hair-trigger re-sponse. The natural 2-stroke advantage combined with our super-natural fuel-injection and combustion system means that you will gain up to 23% more torquethan a comparable 4-stroke outboard engine. Simply stated more torque, instantthrottle response, less weight, and more power Evinrude E-TEC will addition, Evinrude E-TEC engines require no dealer scheduled maintenance forthree years or 300 hours. No inspections or adjustments, no changing gearcaselube, no spring tune-ups for a full three years, then every three years after means more time on the water for you and your & outboard engines are manufactured in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that is less than 30 miles away from where OleEvinrude invented the first outboard engine more than 100 years ago.

5 One hundredyears of life on the counting. And, Evinrude is part of the BRP family ofproducts; inclusively, over 200 years of heritage. Powerful brands including legend-ary names such as Ski-Doo snowmobiles, Sea-Doo personal watercraft andboats, and Can-Am off-road and on-road products. No other company is able toleverage all of their brands in such an effective way to bring consumers the most in-novative and expertly engineered products. Only BRP does you again for your confidence in Evinrude E-TEC engines. As you enjoy yourtime on the water, we'd love to hear from you online and encourage you to share yourEvinrude E-TEC pictures. Visit us on Facebook visit the Evinrude E-TEAM blog at ,Steve LahamVice PresidentSales, Marketing & After-sales Service4 TABLE OF CONTENTSA bout This Guide.

6 6 Important Safety Messages .. 7 Product References, Illustrations and Specifications .. 9 Declaration of Conformity .. 10 Using Your Evinrude E-TEC OutboardSafety Information on the Outboard .. 12 Safety Alert Symbols .. 12 Hang Tag .. 12 Remote Control Decals .. 12 Tiller Handle Decals .. 13 Component Identification Manual Tilt Models .. 14 Component Identification Power Tilt Models .. 16 Component Identification Tiller Models .. 18 Oil and Fuel .. 19 Oil Requirements .. 19 Oiling System information .. 19 Priming the Oil System .. 20 Fuel Requirements .. 21 Fueling Procedure .. 22 Fuel System Information .. 23 Operation .. 24 Safety Information .. 24 Engine Starting / Stopping - Tiller Models.

7 24 Shifting and Speed Control - Tiller Models .. 28 Idle Speed Control Switch .. 29 Trim/Tilt Switch .. 29 Tiller Handle Adjustments .. 29 Engine Starting / Stopping - Remote Control Models .. 30 Remote Controls - Evinrude /Johnson (BRP) Controls .. 34 Fuel Economy .. 35 Tilting and Trim .. 36 Manual Tilt Models .. 36 Power Trim and Tilt Models .. 39 Impact Damage Protection .. 42 Engine Monitoring .. Engine System .. 43 Engine Overheating .. 43 Engine Monitoring System .. 455 Special Operating Conditions ..46 Cold and Freezing Weather .. 46 High Altitude .. 46 Salt Water .. 46 Shallow Water .. 47 Under Tow .. 47 Weedy Water .. 47 Transporting the Outboard ..48 Trailering.

8 48 Transporting / Storage .. 48 Pre-Ride Inspection ..49 MaintenanceEngine Emissions Information ..52 Maintenance Schedule ..53 Service ..54 Anti-Corrosion Anodes .. 54 Flushing .. 54 Fuse .. 55 Outboard External Finish .. 56 Spark Plugs .. 56 Submerged Outboard .. 56 Storage ..57 Short-Term Storage (Between Uses) .. 57 Long-Term Storage (Winterization) .. 58 Pre-Season Check .. 61 Troubleshooting ..62 Product InformationInstallation ..64 Transom Height .. 64 Installing the Outboard .. 65 Boat-Mounted Fuel Filters .. 66 Battery - Electric Start Models .. 66 Propeller .. 67 Adjustments ..69 Specifications ..70 Product Warranty Information ..71 Readiness Test ..82 Frequently Asked Questions.

9 83 Change of Address / Change of Ownership ..85 Confirmation of Receipt ..876 ABOUT THIS GUIDEThis Operator s Guide is an essential part ofyour Evinrude E-TEC outboard. It containspertinent information which, if followed, willprovide you with a thorough understandingneeded for proper operation, maintenance,care, and above all safety. Safety is ourfirst priority and it should be yours too. It isstrongly recommended you read this Guidefrom cover to cover. The more you know andunderstand about your Evinrude E-TEC out-board, the greater the safety and pleasureyou will get from using it. Following this rec-ommendation will assure the completeness ofthe information essential to your safety, thesafety of any passengers, and other water Operator s Guide identifies importantsafety the mere reading of such informa-tion does not eliminate the hazard, the under-standing and application of the informationwill promote the correct use of your Guide should be kept in a waterproof bagwith the outboard at all times during opera-tion.

10 If the product ownership is transferred,this Guide should be forwarded to the responsible, educated boater will fully ap-preciate the pleasures of boating and will be asafe boater. Boating Safety Classes are con-ducted by the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Power Squadron and some Red CrossChapters. For information about classes, calltoll free additional information about boating safe-ty and regulations, call: Coast Guard Boating Safety North America please contact yourDealer or distributor for details about Operator s Guide uses the following sig-nal words identifying important safety a hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, couldresult in minor or moderate an instructionwhich, if not followed, could severelydamage engine components or : Identifies information that willhelp with assembly and operation of the Alert SymbolThis is the Safety Alert symbol.