BRP Evinrude E-TEC, Manual

Page: 18 / 364

18
Routine Service
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
Routine inspection and maintenance is necessary to prolong outboard life. The following chart provides
guidelines for inspection and maintenance to be performed by an authorized Dealer.
IMPORTANT:
Outboards used in rental, commercial, or other high hour applications require more fre-
quent inspections and maintenance. Adjust schedule for operating and environmental conditions.
Description of Service
Every 300 hours or every 3 years
(1)
(1) Commercial use, heavy use, or use in salt or polluted water requires more frequent inspection and maintenance.
Routine Inspection
Engine Care Product
Anodes (anti–corrosion), check condition
 
Back pressure probe, replace

Batteries, check connections and condition
 
Control cables, inspect and adjust

Cooling system; check water pump indicator / water pressure
 
Displays & gauges, self-test/warning horn, check operation
 
Electrical and ignition wires, inspect for wear or chafing

Emergency cut–off switch(es) and tether cord, check operation
 
EMM , access EMM information, resolve any service codes

Engine Monitor self-test and warning horn, check

Engine to transom mounting hardware, re-tighten (40 ft. lbs.)

Fuel and oil systems, inspect and repair leaks
(2)
(2) Emission-related component
 
Fuel filters, replace

Gearcase and water inlet screens, check condition
 
Gearcase lubricant, replace
A

Grease fittings, lubricate
(3)
(3) Annually in salt water applications
C

Oil filter, replace

Power tilt or power trim and tilt system, check operation
B

Propeller, check condition
 
Propeller shaft splines, inspect and lubricate
(3) C

Remote control system and switches (START/STOP, Trim etc.) check operation

Fault codes, access EMM information, resolve any fault codes

Spark plugs, replace
(2)

Starter pinion shaft, inspect and lubricate
(3)

Steering: Cable systems,
inspect and lubricate
C

Steering: Hydraulic systems, inspect fluid level, check hydraulic hose condition, check operation
E

Thermostats, inspect and check operation
(2)

Water pump, replace (more frequent if water pressure loss or overheating occurs)
