BRP EVINRUDE E-TEC BE225HGXABA, Manual

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Routine Service
Spark Plugs
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Three Ram System –Add Power Trim/Tilt Fluid
or GM Dexron II , as needed, to bring level to the
bottom of the fill plug threads.
Install the filler cap and tighten to a torque of 45 to
55 in. lbs. (5 to 6 N·m).
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Disengage tilt support.
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Cycle the unit at least five complete cycles to
purge all air from the system. When cycling the
unit, hold the trim switch ON an additional 5 to
10 seconds after the unit reaches the end of its
travel before activating the switch in the oppo-
site direction.
Spark Plugs
Spark plugs should be removed and examined
periodically. Replace worn, fouled or damaged
spark plugs.
Use only recommended spark plugs with the cor-
rect gap setting.
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Remove spark plugs and inspect condition.
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Set spark plug gap on new, replacement spark
plugs.
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Mark spark plugs for ground electrode orienta-
tion.
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Apply Electrical Grease to the ribbed portion of
the spark plug ceramic and to the opening of
the spark plug cover to prevent corrosion.
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Install spark plugs using “indexing” procedure.
Indexing
Spark plug indexing positions the ground elec-
trode of the spark plug opposite the fuel injector
nozzle.
Put an ink mark on the ceramic of the spark plug
in line with the OPEN side of the ground elec-
trode. This mark will be used to orient the spark
plug with the OPEN side of the ground electrode
facing the fuel injector.
Apply Triple-Guard grease to the gasket surface
of the spark plug. Install spark plug and tighten to
a torque of 15 ft. lbs. (20 N·m).
Three Ram System
1. Fill cap
004277
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Spark Plug, Champion
QC8WEP @ 0.028 ± 0.003 in. (0.76 mm)
1. Ink mark
2. Open side
000758
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