Spark Plugs; Indexing - BRP EVINRUDE E-TEC 115 HP 2011 Service Manual

ROUTINE SERVICE

SPARK PLUGS

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Single Ram System–Add Evinrude/Johnson
Biodegradable TNT Fluid, as needed, to bring
level to the bottom of the fill plug threads.
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Single Ram System, 115 - 130 HP
1. Fill cap
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.
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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.
QC10WEP @ 0.028 ± 0.003 in. (0.71 mm)
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Remove spark plugs and inspect condition.
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Set spark plug gap on new, replacement spark
plugs.
008017
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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.
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1. Ink mark
2. Open side
Spark Plug, Champion
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000758