Maintenance Schedule - BRP Evinrude E-TEC 40 Operator's Manual

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Maintenance

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 frequent inspections and maintenance. Adjust schedule for operating and environmental

conditions.

Description

Anti-corrosion anodes

Electrical and ignition wires, inspect for wear or chafing

Engine to transom mounting hardware, re-torque (40 ft. lbs.)

Fasteners, inspect any loosened components

Fuel and oil system components, inspect and repair leaks

(4)

Fuel filter, replace

Gearcase lubricant, replace

Grease fittings, lubricate

Muffler foam, inspect, replace if necessary (40–90 HP models only)

Oil Filter, replace (V4 & V6 models only)

Power trim/tilt system and fluid level, inspect

Propeller shaft splines, inspect and lubricate

Spark plugs, inspect and replace if necessary

Starter pinion shaft, inspect and lubricate (electric start models only)

Steering system, inspect and lubricate

Thermostat and pressure valve, inspect

Throttle cable and shift cable inspect

Water pump, inspect or replace if necessary

(1) Average recreational use. Commercial use, heavy use, or use in salt or polluted water requires more

frequent inspection and maintenance (annual checks are recommended).

(2) Annually in salt water applications – Refer to Service on page 59.

(3) Emission-related component. Refer to Owner Responsibility on page 56, Product Warranty

Information on page 79 and, if applicable, California Emission Control Warranty Statement on page

86.

(4) Replace boat-mounted fuel filter annually. Refer to Boat-Mounted Fuel Filters on page 72.

HPF Pro Gearcase Lubricant in high performance or commercial applications

Evinrude Biodegradable TNT Fluid

Triple-Guard Grease

Starter Bendix Lube ONLY, P/N 337016