Specifications

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Routine maintenance is necessary for all mechanized products. Periodic maintenance contrib-
utes to the product’s life span. The following maintenance chart provides guidelines for out-
board maintenance and inspection scheduled to be performed by an authorized Dealer. The
schedule should be adjusted according to operating conditions and use.
The recommended lubricants have been formulated to protect bearings, gears and engine
components. They must be used to avoid damage caused by improper lubrication.
Description
Engine
Care
Product
Every 300
Hours or
Three Years
(1)
(1) When used in normal recreational use. Common sense dictates when using an Evinrude E-TEC
outboard for commercial or other heavy use that you check these items more frequently (annual
checks are recommended).
Electrical and ignition wires, inspect for wear or chafing
3
Engine to transom mounting hardware, re-torque (40 ft. lbs.)
3
Fasteners, inspect any loosened components
3
Fuel and oil system components, inspect and repair leaks
(2)
(2) Emission-related component – Refer to Owner Responsibility on page 34, Product Warranty
Information on page 48 and, if applicable, California Emission Control Warranty Statement on
page 50
3
Fuel filter, replace
3
Gearcase lubricant, replace
A
3
Grease fittings, lubricate
(3)
(3) Annually in salt water applications – Refer to Salt Water Lubrication Points on page 29
3
Power trim/tilt system and fluid level, inspect
B
3
Propeller shaft splines, inspect and lubricate
(3)
C
3
Spark plugs, inspect and replace if necessary
(2)
3
Starter pinion shaft, inspect and lubricate
D
3
Steering system, inspect and lubricate
C
3
Thermostats, inspect
(2)
3
Throttle cable, inspect and re-tension
3
Water pump, inspect or replace if necessary
3
A. Ultra-HPF gearcase lubricant
B. Power Trim/Tilt Fluid
C. Triple Guard grease
D. Starter Bendix Lube Only P/N 337016