BRP Evinrude E-TEC, Manual

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Reference Information
Emission-Related Installation Instructions
Emission-Related Installation
Instructions
Failing to follow these instructions when installing a certified engine in a vessel violates federal
law (40 CFR 1068.105 (b)), subject to fines or other penalties as described in the Clean Air Act.
A repair shop or person of the owner's choosing may maintain, replace, or repair emission control
devices and systems. These instructions do not require components or service by BRP or authorized
Evinrude dealers. Although an authorized Evinrude dealer has the in-depth technical knowledge and
tools to service Evinrude outboard engines, the emission-related warranty is not conditioned on the use
of an authorized Evinrude dealer or any other establishment with which BRP has a commercial relation-
ship.
For emission-related warranty claims, BRP is limiting the diagnosis and repair of emission-related parts
to authorized Evinrude dealers. For more information, please refer to the US EPA EMISSION-RELATED
WARRANTY contained in the
Operator’s Guide . Proper maintenance is the owner's responsibility. A
warranty claim may be denied if, among other things, the owner or operator caused the problem through
improper maintenance or use.
You must follow the instructions for fuel requirements in the FUEL REQUIREMENTS section of this man-
ual. Even if gasoline containing greater than ten volume percent ethanol is readily available, the US EPA
has issued a prohibition against the use of gasoline containing greater than 10 vol% ethanol that applies
to this engine. The use of gasoline containing greater than 10 vol% ethanol with this engine may harm
the emission control system.
Manufacturer’s Responsibility
Beginning with 1999 model year outboards, manufacturers of marine outboards must determine the
exhaust emission levels for each outboard horsepower family and certify these outboards with the
United States of America Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). An emissions control information
label, showing emission levels and outboard specifications, must be placed on each outboard at the time
of manufacture.
Dealer’s Responsibility
When performing service on all 1999 and more recent Evinrude outboards that carry an emissions con-
trol information label, adjustments must be kept within published factory specifications.
Replacement or repair of any emission related component must be executed in a manner that maintains
emission levels within the prescribed certification standards.
Dealers are not to modify the outboard in any manner that would alter the horsepower or allow emission
levels to exceed their predetermined factory specifications.
Exceptions include manufacturer’s prescribed changes, such as altitude adjustments, for example.
Owner’s Responsibility
The owner/operator is required to have outboard maintenance performed to maintain emission levels
within prescribed certification standards.