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Operator's Guide
115-200 HORSEPOWER
PL, PX, SL, BX, HL, CX, HX, MX
2009 Model Year
*215834*

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Guide 115-200 HORSEPOWER PL, PX, SL, BX, HL, CX, HX, MX 2009 Model Year *215834*...
  • Page 2 115-200 HORSEPOWER PL, PX, SL, BX, HL, CX, HX, MX 2009 Model Year...
  • Page 4 • Digital Diagnostics • Low Oil Usage • CANbus Capable Durable and Reliable • Full Corrosion Protection • Evinrude E-TEC Lubrication System • Auto-Calibrated Linkage • Robust, Heavy-Duty Design • Extra Capacity Water Pump • Iridium Spark Plugs • Vibration Isolated Electronics •...
  • Page 6 EASY TO OWN & OPERATE With your Evinrude E-TEC outboard there is no more time wasted in the shop. In fact, you only have to bring your Evinrude E-TEC outboard in for dealer scheduled main- tenance every 300 hours or every three years of normal recreational use. That's three trips to the shop in nine years…...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS About This Guide ......6 Important Safety Messages ....7 E-TEC O SING UTBOARD...
  • Page 8 AINTENANCE Engine Emissions Information ....32 Maintenance Schedule ....33 Storage .
  • Page 9: About This Guide

    Guide should be forwarded to the new ucts (BRP) has identified key information that owners. is essential to the operation of your Evinrude E-TEC outboard. A responsible, educated boater will fully ap- preciate the pleasures of boating and will be a safe boater.
  • Page 10: Important Safety Messages

    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.
  • Page 11 Contact with underwater obstructions may result in When replacement parts are required, loss of control and personal injury. use Evinrude/Johnson Genuine Parts or parts with equivalent characteristics, in- Respect no wake zones, rights of other cluding type, strength and material. Us- water users and the environment.
  • Page 12 PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS BRP reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, to features, specifications and model availability, and to change any specification or part at any time without incurring any obligation to update older models. The information in the Guide is based on the latest specifications available at the time of publication.
  • Page 13 BRP offers technical literature specifically for your outboard. A service manual, a parts cata- log, 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.
  • Page 14: Using Your E-Tec Outboard

    USING YOUR EVINRUDE E-TEC OUTBOARD USING YOUR E-TEC OUTBOARD...
  • Page 15: Component Identification

    Using Your E-TEC Outboard COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION Item Description Item Description Air Inlet Fuel and Oil Hoses Trailering Tilt Switch Tilt Limit Cam Engine Cover Latch Power Tilt and Trim Reservoir Tilt Support Lever Anti-Corrosion Anodes Trim Tab Water Intake Screens...
  • Page 16 OMPONENT DENTIFICATION Starboard Port Item Description Item Description Spark Plugs Flywheel Cover Water Pump Indicator, Flushing Port Trailering Tilt Switch Fuse (Engine Management Module) Air Silencer Fuel Filter (1) Access requires removal of flywheel cover...
  • Page 17: Oil And Fuel

    New outboards are programmed to use addi- The following outboard oils are recommend- tional oil during the first two hours of opera- ed for use in your Evinrude E-TEC outboard: tion above 2000 RPM. • Evinrude/Johnson XD100; • Evinrude/Johnson XD50; or IMPORTANT: When operating in conditions •...
  • Page 18: Filling The Oil Tank

    IL AND FILLING THE OIL TANK FUEL REQUIREMENTS Remove the filler cap and fill the tank with rec- ommended outboard lubricant, as specified in WARNING Oil Requirements on page 14. Replace the filler cap and tighten securely. Gasoline is extremely flammable and Always keep a supply of oil in the tank.
  • Page 19: Fuel System Operation

    • 10% ethanol by volume; or The only fuel additives approved for use in • 5% methanol with 5% cosolvents by volume. your Evinrude E-TEC outboard are: • Evinrude/Johnson 2+4 Fuel Conditioner • Evinrude/Johnson Fuel System Cleaner FUEL SYSTEM OPERATION...
  • Page 20: Engine Monitoring

    Engine Monitor Warnings The system is compatible with the Evinrude Modular Wiring System (MWS) or can be con- Engine monitor system warnings activate the nected to an I-Command system, or other horn for 10 seconds and the appropriate NMEA 2000 compliant CANbus instruments.
  • Page 21 • Fill the oil tank with recommended oil as soon as possible to avoid emptying the tank. The outboard has approximately five hours (ten hours if using Action Evinrude/Johnson XD100 oil) of normal running time before “NO OIL” condi- tion occurs. Refer to Filling the Oil Tank on page 15. “NO OIL”...
  • Page 22: Engine Overheating

    NGINE ONITORING ENGINE OVERHEATING To RESET the system: IMPORTANT: Do not run your outboard— even for a brief start-up—without supplying • The engine must be shut off and the cooling water to it. Refer to Flushing on page 34. temperature restored. IF the S.A.F.E.
  • Page 23: Operation

    Refer to the Routine Inspection Checklist on page 30 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.
  • Page 24: Engine Stopping

    PERATION Move the remote control handle to NEU- If the engine did not start, release the key mo- TRAL. mentarily, then try again. Each time the key switch is turned from OFF to ON, the warning system will self-test. Refer WARNING to Engine Monitoring on page 17.
  • Page 25: Remote Controls

    IMPORTANT: When selecting the remote control system for your boat, specify Evinrude com- ponents. Evinrude controls deliver the cable stroke your outboard needs for positive shift and throttle control, and they incorporate such safety and convenience features as: •...
  • Page 26: Shifting And Speed Control

    PERATION Emergency Stop/Key Switch WARNING A combination emergency stop switch and key switch is a feature of Evinrude prewired Avoid knocking or pulling the clip off remote controls and all Evinrude control wir- the stop switch during normal boating. ing kits.
  • Page 27: Fuel Economy

    Using Your E-TEC Outboard FUEL ECONOMY Fuel economy can vary depending on boat load, hull design, and throttle setting. When boat reaches top speed, throttle back from FULL SPEED to a lower throttle setting. You will save fuel with a minimal loss of speed. Typical Fuel Economy Throttle Range 1.
  • Page 28 PERATION Tilting If the tilted outboard’s cover contacts the Trim boat’s motor well, limit the maximum tilt by fol- In most operating conditions, it is recom- lowing the procedures in Tilt Limiter Cam on mended to trim the outboard to the full down page 45.
  • Page 29: Trailering

    Using Your E-TEC Outboard TRAILERING WARNING Keep everyone clear of stern area when raising or lowering the outboard. Per- sonal injury or death can result from contact with moving parts of the out- board. Trailering Bracket To engage bracket — Tilt the outboard fully using the tilt switch inside the boat or the To disengage bracket —...
  • Page 30: Impact Damage

    PERATION 1) Turn the manual release screw counter- The outboard’s shock absorption system clockwise, slowly (about 3 1/2 turns), until does not work while operating in reverse. If it lightly contacts its retaining ring. you back into an object, either in the water or while trailering, your boat and outboard can 2) Reposition the outboard.
  • Page 31: Salt Water

    Using Your E-TEC Outboard 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.
  • Page 32: High Altitude

    IMPORTANT: Use only fuses of the same rat- system is drained. Store the outboard verti- ing. Your Evinrude E-TEC outboard uses 10- cally. amp fuses. If the outboard’s gearcase is equipped with an Remove engine cover.
  • Page 33: Routine Inspection Checklist

    Check for debris on propeller shaft (requires propeller removal). 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).
  • Page 34 MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 35: Maintenance

    Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the EPA Emission Regulations emission control devices and systems All new 1999 and more recent Evinrude out- may be performed by any marine SI (spark boards manufactured by BRP are certified to ignition) engine repair establishments or the EPA as conforming to the requirements of individual.
  • Page 36: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 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.
  • Page 37: Storage

    Stabilize the fuel supply. Fuel remaining in your fuel tank can oxidize, resulting in loss of octane and fuel system deposits. Use Evinrude/Johnson 2+4 Fuel Conditioner to prevent gum and varnish deposits from forming in fuel system components. Refer to Fuel Additives on page 16.
  • Page 38: Long-Term (Winterization)

    TORAGE LONG-TERM (WINTERIZATION) Remote Control Outboards 1) For side mount controls, lift fast idle le- WARNING ver. Start the outboard. Outboard runs at slow idle speed. Outboard must be in NEUTRAL before performing winterization. Starting out- board in gear can cause personal injury.
  • Page 39 Maintenance 2) After outboard runs for about 15 seconds: Tiller Control Outboards For side mount controls, lower fast idle 1) Advance throttle grip to HALF THROTTLE lever. position. Start the outboard. Outboard runs at slow idle speed. For binnacle or concealed side mount controls, return throttle handle to IDLE po- sition.
  • Page 40 TORAGE Remote Control Outboards with Foot After Winterization – All Outboards Throttle 1) After the outboard shuts itself off, turn key switch OFF. (For tiller models, remove 1) Press foot throttle to HALF THROTTLE po- emergency stop clip / key switch.) Do not sition.
  • Page 41: Pre-Season Check

    Battery — Charge fully. Refer to Battery on Spark plugs should be serviced by an page 43. Evinrude E-TEC Dealer. Incorrect spark plug maintenance can lead to engine damage. WARNING IMPORTANT: Replacement spark plugs MUST be indexed correctly.
  • Page 42: Outboard External Finish

    Leave the engine cover in running surface clean by rinsing it with fresh place when washing the outboard. water and wiping it dry. Apply Evinrude anti- corrosion spray to any surface subject to cor- IMPORTANT: When trailering your outboard, rosion, but avoid the anti-corrosion anode(s).
  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE Starter motor will not operate • Shift handle not in NEUTRAL. • Fuse blown. Refer to on page 29. Fuse • Battery is dead. Engine will not start • Not following starting instructions. Refer to on page 20. gine Starting •...
  • Page 44: Product Information

    PRODUCT INFORMATION...
  • Page 45: Rigging And Accessories

    Product Information RIGGING AND ACCESSORIES PROPELLER Standard vs. Counter Rotation Right-hand propellers are considered stan- Propeller Selection dard rotation propellers. When propelling a boat forward, the propeller rotates in a right- hand (clockwise) direction as viewed from the WARNING rear. Be alert of people in the water.
  • Page 46: Battery

    IGGING AND CCESSORIES Installation Installation Slide thrust washer onto shaft with shoulder Read and understand the safety information facing aft. supplied with your battery BEFORE you begin installation. Slide propeller onto shaft, engaging the splines and seating it on the thrust bushing. IMPORTANT: Make sure all components are Slide spacer onto the shaft and engage the clean and free of corrosion.
  • Page 47: Accessory Battery Connection

    Product Information ACCESSORY BATTERY WARNING CONNECTION An optional accessory battery charge kit is Keep the battery connections clean, available to allow the charging system to tight, and insulated to prevent their charge the cranking and accessory batteries shorting or arcing and causing an at the same time.
  • Page 48: Adjustments

    DJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS Trim Tab Dual standard rotation outboards — Move both trim tabs equally and in the same direction. WARNING Dual outboards (one counter and one standard rotation) — Set both trim tabs to Improper trim tab adjustment can the center position. cause difficult steering.
  • Page 49: Specifications

    (4) Under extraordinary electrical load or environmental conditions, use a 107 amp-hour minimum battery (generally available in group 29 size). (5) Use Evinrude/Johnson HPF Pro Gearcase Lubricant for high performance outboards and commercial applications. Evinrude/Johnson HPF Pro Gearcase Lubricant delivers exceptional durability and reliability...
  • Page 50 Fuel Requirements 87 Pump Posted AKI (90 RON) – Refer to Fuel Requirements on page 15 Oil – Lubricant Evinrude/Johnson XD100 oil or TC-W3 NMMA-certified oil – Refer to Oil Requirements on page 14 Warning Signals Controlled by the outboard’s EMM...
  • Page 51: Product Warranty Information

    1. SCOPE OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Bombardier Recreational Products* (“BRP”) warrants its 2009 Evinrude® outboard engines sold by au- thorized Evinrude dealers in the fifty United States and Canada (“Product”) from defects in material or workmanship for the period and under the conditions described below.
  • Page 52 This warranty coverage is available only on Evinrude outboard engines purchased as new and unused from a dealer authorized to distribute Evinrude products in the country in which the sale occurred (“Deal- er”), and then only after the BRP specified pre-delivery inspection process has been completed and doc- umented by the purchaser and Dealer.
  • Page 53 For a copy of the Limited Warranty, see your Bombardier Recreational Products (“BRP”) distributor/dealer authorized to distribute Evinrude products in the country in which the sale occurs. If further assistance is required, please contact BRP US Inc. / Outboard Engines Division, After Sales Support, P.O Box 597, Sturtevant, WI 53177, or the affiliate of BRP where the Product was registered for...
  • Page 54: California Emission Control Warranty

    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.
  • Page 55 Select emission control parts of your Evinrude E-TEC outboard are warranted from the date of purchase by the first retail consumer or the date the product is first put to use, whichever occurs first, for a period of: 4 years, or for 250 hours of use, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 56: Readiness Test

    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.
  • Page 57: Frequently Asked Questions

    Do I need to complete any paperwork when I move or sell my Evinrude E-TEC outboard? • Yes. In order to maintain contact with you or the new Evinrude E-TEC outboard owner, BRP requests you complete the form outlining Change of Address / Change of Ownership on page 55.
  • Page 58: Change Of Address / Change Of Ownership

    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 form provided on this page. This notification is necessary for your own safety even after expiration of the original warranty, since BRP will be in a position to contact you if correction to your outboard is required.
  • Page 60: Confirmation Of Receipt

    I understand and agree to be bound with. I am also satisfied with the predelivery set-up and inspection of my Evinrude E-TEC outboard. I have also received a copy of the Operator’s Guide.

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