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Easy 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 Usage

Durable and Reliable

• Full Corrosion Protection

•

Evinrude E-TEC

Lubrication System

• Auto-Calibrated Linkage

• Robust, 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/Crankshaft

Cleaner 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 Bypass

FEATURES AT A GLANCE

The following trademarks are the property of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates:

Evinrude®

Evinrude®/Johnson® XD30™

I-Command

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Evinrude® E-TEC®

BRP Logo

S.A.F.E.

™

Evinrude®/Johnson® Genuine Parts

2+4™ Fuel Conditioner

SystemCheck

™

Evinrude®/Johnson® XD100™

HPF XR™

Gearcase Lubricant

Triple-Guard™

Grease

Evinrude®/Johnson® XD50™

HPF Pro™

Gearcase Lubricant

Summary of Contents for E15D

Page 1: ...OWER E15D E15H E25D E25T E30D E30T 2012 Model Year 216067 CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING A WARNING This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birt...

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Page 3: ...hermostat Nickel Chrome Faced Piston Rings Micro Finished Connecting Rods Crankshaft Cleaner and Quieter EPA Emissions Compliance European Union Emissions Compliance California 3 Star Emissions Compli...

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Page 5: ...eight and more power Evinrude E TEC will deliver In addition Evinrude E TEC engines require no dealer scheduled maintenance for three years or 300 hours No inspections or adjustments no changing gearc...

Page 6: ...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 St...

Page 7: ...hing 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...

Page 8: ...onsible educated boater will fully ap preciate the pleasures of boating and will be a safe boater Boating Safety Classes are con ducted by the U S Coast Guard Auxiliary the U S Power Squadron and some...

Page 9: ...s adhere to the fueling procedure contained in this Oper ator s Guide and those given to you by the fueling station Always verify fuel lev el before use and during the ride Apply the principle of 1 3...

Page 10: ...ard must be correctly installed Failure to correctly install the outboard could result in serious injury death or property damage We strongly recom mend that your Dealer install your out board to ensu...

Page 11: ...Your portion provides proof of ownership and date of purchase Outside United States and Canada See your Dealer or distributor for details Model and Serial Numbers The model and serial numbers appear o...

Page 12: ...ffixes are added to define additional features or accessories which do not affect certification I the undersigned hereby declare that the product specified above conforms to the above Di rective s and...

Page 13: ...11 Using Your Evinrude E TEC Outboard...

Page 14: ...mbols are used together to in dicate Read the engine s Operator s Guide before continuing HANG TAG All outboards are shipped with the following hang tag attached REMOTE CONTROL DECALS All remote contr...

Page 15: ...Attach engine cut out switch tether cord to operator Shift control must be in Neutral N to start motor 355620 Operator s Guide WARNING Attach engine cut out switch tether cord to operator Shift contr...

Page 16: ...NTIFICATION MANUAL TILT MODELS Item Description Item Description 1 Air Inlet Tilt Handle 5 Trim Tab 2 Engine Cover Latch 6 Water Intake Screens 3 Water Pump Indicator Flushing Port 7 Rope Pull Start H...

Page 17: ...cription 8 Oil Tank 13 Battery Cable electric start models only 9 Oil Fill Cap 14 Fuel Connector 10 Fuse 15 Spark Plugs 11 Spare Fuse 16 EMM Engine Management Module 12 Air Silencer 17 Rewind Starter...

Page 18: ...ENTIFICATION POWER TILT MODELS Item Description Item Description 1 Air Inlet Tilt Handle 5 Trim Tab 2 Engine Cover Latch 6 Water Intake Screens 3 Water Pump Indicator Flushing Port 7 Rope Pull Start H...

Page 19: ...tion Item Description 8 Oil Tank 13 Fuel Connector 9 Oil Fill Cap 14 Battery Cables 10 Fuse 15 Spark Plugs 11 Spare Fuse 16 EMM Engine Management Module 12 Air Silencer 17 Rewind Starter Flywheel Guar...

Page 20: ...hrottle Friction Adjustment 2 Tiller Arm Tilt Release 8 Steering Handle Twist Grip Throttle 3 Emergency Start Clip 9 Tilt Switch power tilt models only 4 Stop Button Engine Cut off Switch 10 Touch Tro...

Page 21: ...nson XD100 is tempo rarily unavailable a one time only use of an oil that meets NMMA TC W3 certification standards is allowed If you discontinue using Evinrude Johnson XD100 you MUST first re turn to...

Page 22: ...cap and tighten securely Reinstall the engine cover IMPORTANT The oil tank capacity is 1 5 quarts 1 4 liters PRIMING THE OIL SYSTEM The oiling system MUST be primed to avoid engine damage from a lack...

Page 23: ...onditioner Evinrude Johnson Fuel System Cleaner Use of other fuel additives can result in poor performance or engine damage Evinrude Johnson 2 4 Fuel Conditioner will help prevent gum and varnish depo...

Page 24: ...turn the fuel tank cap counterclock wise to remove it 6 insert the gas pump nozzle into the filler neck of the fuel tank 7 Fill the fuel tank 8 Stop filling immediately when the automat ic shut off f...

Page 25: ...d Fuel Filters on page 66 Fuel Connector If equipped disconnect fuel hose connectors from the engine s fuel connector when the en gine is not in use Fuel System Priming If the outboard is run out of f...

Page 26: ...ure the engine and prop area is clear of people and objects before starting engine or operating the boat Be alert of people in the water Always shift the outboard to NEUTRAL and shut off the engine im...

Page 27: ...oard Carefully check the function of all control and engine systems before leaving the dock DO NOT shift the engine into FORWARD or REVERSE while it is shut off 1 Clip 2 Engine cut off switch clip swi...

Page 28: ...ne warms up Starting Tiller Rope Models While seated grasp the starter handle and pull slowly until the starter engages then pull hard Repeat if needed until outboard starts To prevent damage to start...

Page 29: ...r indicates the water pump is working If a steady stream of water from the water pump indicator is not visible stop the engine Refer to Engine Overheating on page 43 Engine Stopping Twist the throttle...

Page 30: ...ed and the boat has slowed Speed Control With the outboard running twist throttle grip Clockwise to decrease speed or Counterclockwise to increase speed Throttle Friction Adjust the throttle friction...

Page 31: ...st grip position will deactivate speed control Stopping the engine restores the factory idle speed setting TRIM TILT SWITCH If equipped the trim tilt switch is located in the end of tiller handle Pres...

Page 32: ...ff feature is highly recommended on all boats Connect the clip to the engine cut off stop key switch In an emergency situation the engine can be started without the clip in place Follow the normal sta...

Page 33: ...rd will be in a safety mode It will not respond to throttle until the throttle is returned to slowest IDLE position After the engine starts the engine manage ment module EMM automatically increases id...

Page 34: ...f test during start up see your Dealer If your outboard does not react normally to this starting procedure or if it fails to start re fer to Troubleshooting on page 62 After Engine Starts Check the wa...

Page 35: ...sconnect the fuel hose from the fuel con nector If equipped close vent screw on fuel tank cap A WARNING A small amount of fuel may be released when the fuel connector is disconnected Always wipe off a...

Page 36: ...ount Control 006448 1 Handle shift and throttle 2 Trim tilt switch where equipped 3 Neutral lock lever 4 Fast idle lever warm up 5 Throttle friction adjusting screw 6 Engine cut off switch clip and te...

Page 37: ...reverse gear detent Binnacle Mount Controls Move the control handle with a firm quick mo tion forward or aft until it engages the forward or reverse gear detent Speed Control After gear engagement mo...

Page 38: ...position Grasp the tilt grip on engine cover and raise outboard slightly The tilt support will automat ically disengage Slowly lower outboard to its normal operating RUN position Operate outboard in n...

Page 39: ...and push water If tilt pin is positioned too HIGH the front of boat will be UP and bounce To adjust the trim angle refer to Tilt Pin on page 38 A WARNING Boat stability and steering torque can vary du...

Page 40: ...he engine and shift to NEUTRAL before engaging or disengaging shallow water drive Move tilt run lever to TILT position Grasp tilt grip on engine cover and tilt out board until shallow water drive link...

Page 41: ...lt in the boat s bow suddenly rising skyward possibly ejecting or otherwise seriously injuring occupants Some boat outboard propeller combinations may encounter boat instability and or high steering t...

Page 42: ...unce Tilt The tilt range allows the operator to tilt the outboard for clearance when beaching moor ing launching or trailering Trim In most operating conditions it is recom mended to trim the outboard...

Page 43: ...ill tilt up or down manually using the manual release valve 1 Turn the manual release screw counter clockwise slowly about 3 1 2 turns until it lightly contacts its retaining ring 2 Reposition the out...

Page 44: ...your speed and keep a sharp lookout IMPORTANT Impact damage is NOT cov ered by the outboard warranty The outboard s shock absorp tion system does not work while operat ing in reverse If you back into...

Page 45: ...structed Observe proper transom height and tilt angle While the outboard is running the outboard s water pump indicator must dis charge a steady stream of water Check the indicator often especially wh...

Page 46: ...s located on the top corner of the circuit board The LEDs provide quick reference to the sta tus of several outboard systems The LEDs can be used to identify specific warning functions of S A F E mode...

Page 47: ...oes not happen as stated see your Dealer LOW OIL Warning The LOW OIL warning activates the warning horn for 10 seconds and the low oil gauge light for a minimum of 30 seconds The SystemCheck warning w...

Page 48: ...tilt the inoperative out board high enough to keep its propeller out of the water HIGH ALTITUDE Your outboard s EMM will automatically com pensate for changes in altitude However if you boat above 30...

Page 49: ...ons into another boat and Keep speed slower than planing speed WEEDY WATER Weeds block water intakes and may cause your outboard to overheat Weeds on the pro peller create vibration and reduce boat sp...

Page 50: ...e primed before reusing the outboard Refer to Priming the Oil System on page 20 If the engine is transported laying on its side protect the motor covers by laying it on an old blanket or other soft cl...

Page 51: ...nnections are clean tight and insulated Ensure battery battery box are secure Fuel level Check Refill as needed Navigation lights Check operation Steering system Check operation Boat systems horn pump...

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Page 53: ...51 Maintenance...

Page 54: ...d to maintain emission levels within prescribed certification standards The owner operator is not to and should not allow anyone to modify the engine in any manner that would alter the horsepower or a...

Page 55: ...rim tilt system and fluid level inspect B Propeller shaft splines inspect and lubricate 2 C Spark plugs inspect and replace if necessary 3 Starter pinion shaft inspect and lubricate electric start mod...

Page 56: ...cooling system passages The outboard can be flushed on the trailer or at dockside Place outboard in vertical down position in a well ventilated area If you cannot store the out board in the recommende...

Page 57: ...failures indicate a potentially serious problem Do not replace it with higher rated fuse see your Dealer for service In an emergency the engine may be rope started and run this will not harm the engi...

Page 58: ...maintenance can lead to engine damage Replacement spark plugs MUST be indexed correctly Marine Engine Duty Cycles The International Council of Marine Industry Associations ICOMIA Standard No 36 88 sp...

Page 59: ...ard to remove it from the water lower it and allow the cooling sys tem to drain completely as soon as you clear the launch area Between uses store your outboard in a vertical position A WARNING DO NOT...

Page 60: ...ructions on container Fill fuel tank 2 If winterizing on a trailer remove the pro peller Attach a garden hose to flushing port and turn on the water Refer to Flush ing on page 54 3 Outboard must be in...

Page 61: ...hrottle grip to a position above HALF THROTTLE Outboard will accelerate to fast idle speed and fog itself 4 Allow outboard to run until it shuts itself OFF automatically less than one minute 006458 00...

Page 62: ...Grease propeller shaft splines with recommended lubricant and re install propeller When winterizing is finished leave the outboard in vertical position long enough to completely drain the pow erhead I...

Page 63: ...e sure the warning system self tests properly If it does not see your Dealer Do not run your outboard even for a brief start up without supply ing water to it Following Engine Starting Stopping Tiller...

Page 64: ...itoring on page 43 Engine will not idle properly Debris on propeller Spark plugs damaged or incorrect Refer to Service on page 54 Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt Engine loses power S A F E...

Page 65: ...63 Product Information...

Page 66: ...achieved IMPORTANT Be sure that outboard water pressure is not adversely affected by the mounting height of the outboard A WARNING Your outboard must not exceed the max imum horsepower indicated on th...

Page 67: ...nting holes on 15 H O models Install the mounting bolts through the stern brackets and transom Install large washers and locknuts onto bolts and tighten securely A WARNING The outboard must be correct...

Page 68: ...intenance free and Rated according to the minimum require ments in Specifications on page 70 Deep cycle batteries are suitable IF they meet or exceed the minimum CCA require ments Ask your Dealer abou...

Page 69: ...electrical components only while the outboard is NOT running Be careful when identifying positive and negative battery cables and posts 1 Main cable 2 Starwasher 3 Accessory wires DR6496 A WARNING Kee...

Page 70: ...eller nut and tighten to a torque of 120 144 in lbs 13 6 16 3 N m IMPORTANT If cotter pin holes in the propel ler nut and propeller shaft are not aligned tighten the nut until they are in line Do not...

Page 71: ...of 60 84 in lbs 7 9 N m Test the boat and if needed repeat the pro cedure until steering effort is as equal as pos sible High outboard installations The trim tab might be above the water when the out...

Page 72: ...55 Fuel Filter In line Replaceable Battery Charging 15 Amp Fully Regulated Gearcase Lubricant 4 Capacity Evinrude HPF XR 11 fl oz 325 ml Power Trim Tilt Fluid Capacity 11 7 fl oz 345 ml Propeller Refe...

Page 73: ...tem blockage by foreign material Damage resulting from sand or debris in the water pump Cosmetic or paint changes due to exposure to the elements This warranty will be voided in its entirety and rende...

Page 74: ...who reside in the United States and Canada and have purchased Product from a U S or Canadian Dealer are eligible for warranty registration and warran ty coverage hereunder Such limitations are necessa...

Page 75: ...istance is required please contact BRP US Inc Outboard Engines Division After Sales Support P O Box 597 Sturtevant WI 53177 1 847 689 7090 BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 2012 EV...

Page 76: ...hese engines are equivalent to the U S EPA s 2006 standards for marine engines Two Stars Very Low Emission The two star label identifies Personal Watercraft Outboard Sterndrive and Inboard engines tha...

Page 77: ...he outboard unless the part is sched uled for replacement as required maintenance in the Operator s Guide Emission warranty parts that are scheduled for replacement as required maintenance are warrant...

Page 78: ...s operation performance or durability or resulting from repairs done by a person that is not an authorized Distributor Dealer Damage caused by abuse misuse abnormal use neglect racing improper operati...

Page 79: ...rranty beyond its original expiration date 5 CONDITIONS TO HAVE WARRANTY COVERAGE This warranty coverage is available only if each of the following conditions has been fulfilled a Evinrude outboard en...

Page 80: ...serves the right to improve modify or change Products from time to time without assuming any obligation to modify Products previously manufactured 8 TRANSFER If the ownership of Product is transferred...

Page 81: ...intenance parts and services including but not limited to maintenance requirements lower unit oil change lubrication linkage adjustments and replacement of fuses zinc anodes thermostats starter motor...

Page 82: ...as determined by Product s Engine Management Module EMM whichever occurs first for private recreational use or 12 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS OR 750 HOURS OF OPERATION as determined by Product s Engine Manage...

Page 83: ...uding those lev ied by governments states territories and their respective agencies BRP reserves the right to improve modify or change Products from time to time without assuming any obligation to mod...

Page 84: ...this Guide and take a boating safety course before you operate your boat and outboard 6 Do you know who to ask if you have any questions about your boat and outboard 7 Do you know your local marine tr...

Page 85: ...ould I take my Evinrude E TEC outboard for service For repairs covered under warranty you must take your Evinrude E TEC outboard to an au thorized dealer BRP approved dealers and distributors have rec...

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Page 87: ...Products divi sion where the outboard was registered Please contact your Dealer or Distributor Change of Address Change of Ownership Model number Serial Number Old Address Previous Owner Last name Fi...

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Page 89: ...ress Owner of Model No Serial No To be completed by customer or selling Dealer The Dealer named on this document has instructed me on the operation maintenance safety features and warranty policy all...

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