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2005 ™ ™ 40 HORSEPOWER WARNING Read this Operator Guide thoroughly. It contains important safety information. When operating your boat, always have this Operator Guide onboard.
ABOUT THIS GUIDE This Operator’s Guide is an essential part of This Operator’s Guide uses the following sig- your Evinrude E-TEC outboard. It contains nal words identifying important safety mes- pertinent information which, if followed, will sages. provide you with a thorough understanding...
MPORTANT AFETY ESSAGES IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES This Operator’s Guide contains essential in- All safety equipment and personal formation to help prevent personal injury and floatation devices must be in good con- damage to equipment. Safety messages ap- dition and suitable for your type of boat. pear throughout this Guide in the applicable Always comply with the regulations that section.
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If you are not ex- be obtained from your authorized perienced in the operation of a high per- Evinrude/Johnson Dealer. In many in- formance boat, do not attempt to stances proper tools and training are re- operate one at, or near, its top speed un- quired for certain service or repair til you have gained that experience.
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BMCA offers technical literature specifically for your outboard. A service manual, a parts cat- alog, or an extra Operator’s Guide can be purchased from your selling Dealer. For the name and location of the nearest Evinrude Dealer in the United States and Canada visit www.evinrude.com.
Using Your E-TEC Outboard COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION Item Description Item Description Air Inlet, Tilt Handle Stop Button / Emergency Stop Switch Water Pump Indicator, Flushing Port Tilt Support Engine Cover Latch Clip and Lanyard Assembly Anti-Corrosion Anodes Water Intake Screens...
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OMPONENT DENTIFICATION Starboard Port Item Description Item Description Steering Handle and Twist Grip ™ Fuel Filter Throttle Spark Plugs Air Silencer Throttle Friction Screw Oil Fill Cap Shift Lever Oil Tank Starter Handle EMM (Engine Management Module)
Refer to the Routine Inspection Checklist on page 25 for pre-launch checks before us- DANGER ing your Evinrude E-TEC outboard. DO NOT run the engine indoors or You MUST supply water to the engine before without adequate ventilation or permit attempting to start it.
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TARTING TOPPING HIFTING Move the shift lever to NEUTRAL. Refer to While seated, grasp the starter handle and Shifting and Speed Control on page 14. pull slowly until the starter engages, then pull hard. Repeat, if needed, until outboard starts. To prevent damage to starter assembly, allow starter cord to rewind before releasing starter handle.
Using Your E-TEC Outboard ENGINE STOPPING WARNING Twist the throttle grip to SHIFT position or slower. operate outboard Move shift lever to NEUTRAL. REVERSE with the tilt/run lever in TILT. Press the STOP button until the outboard The outboard may tilt out of the water, stops running.
You will have approximately five hours of normal operation before running out of oil when using TC-W3RL oil. If you are using Evinrude/Johnson XD100 ™ oil, you have ap- proximately ten hours of normal operation re- maining. Refill the onboard oil tank as soon as possible.
Using Your E-TEC Outboard OIL REQUIREMENTS FUEL REQUIREMENTS WARNING The following outboard oils are recommend- ed for use in your Evinrude E-TEC outboard: Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain condi- • Evinrude/Johnson XD100 ; tions. Follow the instructions in this •...
Evinrude E-TEC outboard. Use of other fuel additives can result in poor performance or engine damage. Evinrude 2+4 fuel conditioner will help pre- vent gum and varnish deposits from forming in fuel system components and will remove moisture from the fuel system.
Using Your E-TEC Outboard OPERATION TILTING WARNING WARNING Boat stability and steering torque can vary due to changing water conditions. If you tilt the outboard and leave it If any adverse conditions occur, reduce tilted, close the fuel tank vent screw throttle and/or adjust tilt angle to main- (turn clockwise) and close the fuel tain control.
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PERATION Tilt UP Tilt DOWN Move tilt/run lever to TILT position. Move tilt/run lever to RUN position. 1. RUN position 1. TILT position Grasp tilt grip on engine cover and raise out- Grasp tilt grip on engine cover and tilt out- board slightly.
Using Your E-TEC Outboard TILT SUPPORT EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH The emergency stop switch is on the steering handle. Use of the emergency stop feature is Engage highly recommended on all boats. Raise the outboard to full TILT position. Refer Connect the clip to the emergency stop to Tilting on page 18.
PERATION If the engine overheats, the S.A.F.E. (Speed Adjusting Failsafe Electronics) mode will im- WARNING mediately limit the engine’s speed to 1200 RPM. If the engine was running faster than Always use the safety lanyard when 1200 RPM when the S.A.F.E. mode activat- operating your boat to help prevent a ed, it will shake noticeably.
Using Your E-TEC Outboard IMPACT DAMAGE The outboard’s shock absorption system does not work while operating in reverse. If Your outboard has a shock absorption system you back into an object, either in the water or designed to help withstand damage from im- while trailering, your boat and outboard can pact with underwater objects at low to moder- be seriously damaged.
PERATION SALT WATER Anti-Corrosion Anodes Additional anodic protection for the outboard Your outboard is equipped with one or more has been provided for use in salt or brackish anodes that protect it from galvanic corrosion. water. Disintegration of the anode is normal and in- dicates it is working.
Repeated fuse failures indicate a potentially IMPORTANT: Use Evinrude/Johnson XD100 serious problem. Do not replace it with higher oil when operating your Evinrude E-TEC out- rated fuse; see your Dealer for service. board in freezing weather. Refer to Oil Re- quirements on page 16.
Check for debris on propeller. Clean and wax upper and lower engine covers (annually or every 100 hours). In salt water applications, check lubrication points and corrosion protection. Use Evinrude anti-corrosion spray or Evinrude “6 in 1” multi-purpose lubricant (annually or 100 hours).
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Using Your E-TEC Outboard Bombardier Recreational Products...
EPA Emission Regulations Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems All new 1999 and more recent Evinrude out- may be performed by any marine SI (spark boards manufactured by BMCA are certified ignition) engine repair establishments or to the EPA as conforming to the requirements individual.
Throttle cable, inspect and re-tension Water pump, inspect or replace if necessary (1) When used in normal recreational use. Common sense dictates when using an Evinrude E-TEC outboard for commercial or other heavy use that you check these items more frequently (annual checks are recommended).
Maintenance STORAGE FLUSHING DANGER If desired, the outboard can be flushed after each use on a trailer or at dockside while it is DO NOT run the engine indoors or with- vertical. out adequate ventilation or permit 1) Place the outboard in an area with good exhaust fumes to accumulate in con- drainage.
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Replace damaged or missing parts with Prepare your outboard for the off-season by Evinrude/Johnson Genuine Parts or equiva- closely following these steps. lent. Check the gearcase for leakage. If leak- 1) Remove the propeller (if winterizing on a age is evident, the gearcase seals should be trailer).
(sunlight) protection. water and wiping it dry. Apply Evinrude anti- The high gloss finish will show polish marks corrosion spray to any surface subject to cor- when viewed closely in certain light condi- rosion, but avoid the anti-corrosion anode(s).
ROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE Starter motor will not operate • Shift handle not in NEUTRAL. • Fuse blown. Engine will not start • Not following starting instructions. Refer to Start- on page 12. ing, Stopping, Shifting • Fuel tank empty. •...
NSTALLATION INSTALLATION On a specialty hull, non-planing hull, or on a boat with a curved transom, these guidelines WARNING might not apply. See your Dealer for special installation information. Your outboard must not exceed the maximum horsepower indicated on the boat’s capacity plate.
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Install the small washers and the other two locknuts on the top bolts. Tighten all nuts securely. Use Evinrude/Johnson Genuine Parts mount- ing hardware to ensure proper installation. In- structions are packed with the mounting kit and are repeated here.
CCESSORIES ACCESSORIES WATER PRESSURE WARNING An optional water pressure gauge is recom- mended to monitor cooling system pressures. When servicing the propeller, always Noticing changes in water pressure can help shift the outboard to NEUTRAL posi- prevent engine overheating. The water pres- tion, turn the key switch OFF, and twist sure gauge must be connected at the correct and remove all spark plug wires so the...
Product Information ADJUSTMENTS Idle RPM in Gear High motor installations — The trim tab might be above the water when the outboard The idle RPM in gear setting can be adjusted, is trimmed out. Steering effort might increase. if desired, to provide more idle control, steer- Steering effort will be reduced if you trim the ing, and quietness in certain applications.
This warranty coverage is available only on Evinrude outboard engines purchased as new and unused from a dealer au- thorized to distribute Evinrude products in the country in which the sale occurred ("Dealer"), and then only after the BMCA specified pre-delivery inspection process has been completed and documented by the purchaser and Dealer. Warranty coverage only becomes available upon proper registration of Product by Dealer or owner.
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For a copy of the Limited Warranty, see your Bombardier Motor Corporation of America (“BMCA”) distributor/dealer au- thorized to distribute Evinrude products in the country in which the sale occurs. If further assistance is required, please contact Bombardier Motor Corporation of America Customer Support Services, 250 Sea Horse Drive, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085, or the affiliate of BMCA where the Product was registered for warranty.
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT Your Evinrude E-TEC outboard has a special environmental label required by the California Air Resources Board. The label has one, two, three, or four stars. A hangtag, provided with your outboard, describes the meaning of the star rating system.
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BMCA dealer. Manufacturer's Limited Warranty Coverage This emission limited warranty covers Evinrude outboards certified and produced by BMCA for sale in Cal- ifornia, that are originally sold in California to a California resident, or subsequently warranty-registered to a California resident.
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For any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities or for the name and location of the nearest authorized BMCA dealer, contact Bombardier Motor Corporation of America Customer Support Services, 250 Sea Horse Drive, Waukegan, IL 60085, 1-847-689-7090 or visit www.evinrude.com.
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CHANGE OF ADDRESS / CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP If your address has changed or if there has been a change of ownership, be sure to fill out and mail the card provided on this page. Such notification is likewise necessary for your own safety even after expiration of the original warranty, since BMCA will be in a position to contact you if correction to your outboard be- comes necessary.
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Product Information B o m b a r d i e r M o t o r C o r p o r a t i o n o f A m e r i c a...
I understand and agree to be bound with. I am also satisfied with the predelivery set-up and inspection of my Evinrude / Johnson outboard. I have also received a copy of the Operator’s Guide.
Product Information Readiness Test The Operator’s Readiness Test..1. Did you read this Guide from front cover to rear cover? 2. Are you ready to take responsibility for the safe operation of your boat and outboard? 3. Do you understand all the safety precautions and instructions contained in this Guide? 4.
What fuel octane is recommended for my Evinrude E-TEC outboard? • Evinrude E-TEC outboards require a minimum octane of 87 (U.S.). Use of higher octane fu- els is not harmful, but also not necessary. What kind of oil does my Evinrude E-TEC outboard require? •...
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