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- Page 1 Operator’s Guide 4, 6 HORSEPOWER B4R4, B4RL4, B6R4, B6RL4, B6RX4 E4R4, E4RL4, E6R4, E6RL4, E6RX4 2012 and "AA" Models *216180* 216180...
- Page 2 READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE LOCATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Copyright 2012 BRP US Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any from or by any means without the expressed written permission of BRP US Inc.
- Page 3 WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THE APPLICABLE LIMITED WARRANTY, IF THIS PROCEDURE IS NOT FOLLOWED. PRE-DELIVERY CHECK Be sure that the product has been checked by an authorized Evinrude dealer before you take delivery. Limited Warranty Please refer to the BRP Limited warranty provided to you with this product, the terms and conditions of which, as amended from time to time, are incorporated by reference into the manual.
- Page 4 BRP offers technical literature specifically for your outboard. A service manual, a parts catalog, 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION . - Page 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 2.
- Page 7 INDEX GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 1. SPECIFICATIONS 2. NAMES OF PARTS 3. LOCATIONS OF WARNING LABELS 4. INSTALLATION 5. PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS 6. ENGINE OPERATION 7. REMOVING AND CARRYING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR 8. TRAILERING 9. ADJUSTMENT 10. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 11. TROUBLESHOOTING 12.
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Page 8: General Safety Information
8 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION NOTICE : DANGER/WARNING/CAUTION/Note Before installing, operating or otherwise handling your outboard motor, be sure to thoroughly read and understand this Operator's Guide and carefully follow all of the instructions. Of particular importance is information preceded by the words "DANGER,"... - Page 9 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION SAFE OPERATION OF BOAT As the operator/driver of the boat, you are responsible for the safety of those aboard and those in other boat around yours, and for following local boating regulations. You should be thoroughly knowledgeable on how to correctly operate the boat, outboard motor, and accessories.
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Page 10: Specifications
10 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 4, 6 MODEL 4R(D) 6R(S) Item (Dual Tank) (Separate Tank) 783 (30.8) Overall Length mm (in) 343 (13.5) Overall Width mm (in) Except for USA and Canada model 1,053 (41.5) · 1,180 (46.5) · 1,307 (51.5) 1,039 (40.9) · 1,166 (45.9) · Overall Height S·L·XL mm (in) 1,293 (50.9) -
Page 11: Names Of Parts
NAMES OF PARTS NAMES OF PARTS ① ⑱ ⑳ ⑲ ⑰ ⑯ ② ○ ○ ③ ④ ⑤ ⑮ ○ ⑥ ⑭ ⑬ ⑦ ⑫ ⑧ ⑪ ⑨ ⑩ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ① ○ ○... -
Page 12: Locations Of Warning Labels
12 LOCATIONS OF WARNING LABELS LOCATIONS OF WARNING LABELS Locations of warning labels Warning label regarding owner's manual, top cowl, engine stop switch, engine oil level and unleaded gasoline Warning label on posi- tion of outboard motor when setting down Warning label on engine stop switch CAUTI ON... -
Page 13: Installation
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION CAUTION 1. Mounting the outboard motor on boat ● Before beginning the running test, WARNING check that the boat with maximum capacity loading floats on the water in Most boats are rated and certified a proper attitude. Check the position in terms of their maximum allowable of water surface on the driveshaft horsepower, as shown on the boat’s... -
Page 14: Installing The Remote Control Devices
Clamp Screw remote control device. WARNING Note When using other than Evinrude's genuine remote control box, DO NOT select the It is recommended to install upper one without neutral safety switch that mounting bolts with bolt head at prevents in-gear start. -
Page 15: Pre-Operating Preparations
GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL The fuel system components on your After cleaning gasoline tank: Evinrude engine will withstand up to 10% ● Wipe off gasoline well immediately if alcohol content in the gasoline. But if spilt. ● If the fuel tank is disassembled... -
Page 16: Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement
● WARNING CAUTION Fuel leakage can cause fire or explosion, When operating a Evinrude engine on potentially leading to severe injury or gasoline containing alcohol, storage of loss of life. Every fuel system part should gasoline in the fuel tank for long periods be checked periodically, and especially should be avoided. -
Page 17: Epa Pressurized Fuel Tank Requirements
E Q U I P P E D F O R U N I T E D AND CANADA MODEL STATES AND CANADA MODEL The Environmental Protect ion Agency Evinrude adopts Primer bulb/hose as- (EPA) required portable fuel systems sembly approved by the Environment portable (after January 1, 2011)and Protection Agency (EPA). -
Page 18: Recommended Engine Oil
18 PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS 5. Recommended engine oil Evinrude/Johnson Ultra 4-stroke outboard oil is recommended for use in Evinrude 4-stroke outboards. If Evinrude/Johnson Ultra 4-stroke outboard oil is not available, use high quality SAE 10E-30, or 10W-40 oil with the NMMA certification FC-W, or with API rating SF, SG, SH, SJ, SI, SM. -
Page 19: Break-In
PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS CAUTION 6. Break-in Your new outboard motor and lower Operating the outboard motor without unit require break-in for the moving break-in can shorten service life of the product. c o m p o n e n t s a c c o r d i n g t o t h e If any abnormality is experienced conditions described in the following during the break-in:... -
Page 20: Engine Oil Warning Lamp
20 PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS 7. Engine oil warning lamp 8. ESG (A device preventing over revolution) Oil pressure is required to lubricate ESG is a device to prevent over internal engine parts. revolution of the engine (more than approximately 6,250 rpm). When the warning lamp (Red) is off, it indicates that oil pressure is present. -
Page 21: Engine Operation
ENGINE OPERATION ENGINE OPERATION Before starting 1. Filling the fuel CAUTION DANGER The engine oil is drained for shipping Consult an authorized dealer for details on handling gasoline, if necessary. from the factory. Be sure to fill the engine to the proper level before starting Gasoline and its vapors are very engine. - Page 22 22 ENGINE OPERATION ③ When using integral tank WARNING Remove top cowl and fill the fuel not to over the full mark. When opening fuel tank cap, be sure to When using separate tank follow the procedure described below. Fuel could blast out through the fuel Fill the fuel carefully not to over tank cap in case the cap is loosened by...
- Page 23 ENGINE OPERATION ③ W hen using integral tank For USA and Canada model Remove top cowl and fill the fuel ① F ull open the air vent screw on not to over the full mark. the tank cap and release internal When using separate tank pressure.
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Page 24: Feeding The Fuel
24 ENGINE OPERATION ④ I f y o u u s e a s e p a r a t e t a n k , 2. Feeding the fuel connect the fuel connector to the engine and squeeze primer bulb Except for USA and Canada model until it becomes stiff to feed fuel ① W hen using integral tank... - Page 25 ENGINE OPERATION completely. After that, close the Engine side fuel tank cap. When using separate tank Loosen the tank cap untill contacts the tab lock and release internal pressure completely.After that, close the fuel tank cap. Fuel tank side ③ Set fuel cock lever to which you CAUTION would like to use When using EPA approval fuel tank,...
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Page 26: Starting
26 ENGINE OPERATION ③ S e t t h e t h ro t t l e g r i p t o s l o w 3. Starting position. ① Place the shift lever in the neutral position. Shift Lever SLOW HIGH Choke Knob... - Page 27 ENGINE OPERATION ⑥ When the motor starts, push the choke knob back. (in the case the choke knob is used.) Note When warming up the engine in cold weather , set the choke knob to half opened position if necessary. Note CAUTION In-gear starting of engine will move the boat immediately, potentially Be careful that your clothes or other leading to falling down or causing...
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Page 28: Warming Up The Engine
28 ENGINE OPERATION Engine speeds 4. Warming up the engine Idling speed after warming up. Remark: In case of cold engine st War m the engine at low engine speeds for about three minutes. This arting, idling speed is increased allows the lubricating oil to circulate to about 300 rpm for several minutes. -
Page 29: Forward And Reverse
ENGINE OPERATION 5. Forward and reverse WARNING Before shifting into forward or reverse, Shift Lever make sure that boat is properly moored and outboard motor can be steered fully to the right and left. Make sure that no swimmer(s) is ahead or astern of the boat. -
Page 30: Stopping
30 ENGINE OPERATION CAUTION 6. Stopping Be sure to warm up engine well before starting cruise. Operating cold engine may cause damage to your motor. Stop Switch Lock Note Hock Idle speed may be higher during Stop Switch warming up of engine. If shifted to Forward or Reverse during warming up, it may be difficult to shift back to ①... -
Page 31: Trim Angle
ENGINE OPERATION WARNING 7. Trim angle The trim angle of the outboard motor ● Do not put hand or finger in between can be adjusted to suit the transom outboard motor body and clamp bracket when adjusting trim angle to angle of the hull, and load conditions. -
Page 32: Tilt Up, Tilt Down And Shallow Water Operation
32 ENGINE OPERATION ① Stop the engine. Note ② Shift the outboard into neutral. ③ Raise the engine to the tilt up position. Stop the engine before adjusting trim ④ Change the thrust rod position. angle. ⑤ Gentry lower the outboard. 8. -
Page 33: Shallow Water Operation
ENGINE OPERATION WARNING ● Do not put hand or finger in between outboard motor body and clamp bracket when adjusting trim angle to prevent injury in case the outboard Tilt up motor body falls. position ● When tilting up outboard motor with fuel joint for over a few minutes, Tilt be sure to disconnect fuel hose or... - Page 34 34 ENGINE OPERATION WARNING ● Run at lowest possible speed when using shallow water drive. ● Tilt lock is disabled when in shallow water drive position. ● When driving shallow water, be careful not to strike outboard motor Tilt Lever against sea bottom, or propeller may be pushed out of water, Tilt Stopper...
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Page 35: Removing And Carrying The Outboard Motor
REMOVING AND CARRYING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR REMOVING AND CARRYING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR WARNING 1. Removing the outboard motor ● Close air vent screw of fuel tank and ① Stop the engine. fuel cock before carrying or storing ② Disconnect the fuel connector, outboard motor and fuel tank, or fuel may leak, potentially catching fire. -
Page 36: Trailering
36 TRAILERING TRAILERING WARNING Do not go under outboard motor tilted up even if it is supported by support bar, or accidental fall of outboard motor could lead to severe personal injury. WARNING Close air vent screw of fuel tank and fuel cock before carrying or storing outboard motor and fuel tank, or fuel may leak, potentially catching fire. -
Page 37: Adjustment
ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT WARNING 1. Steering friction The steering friction can be adjusted Do not overtighten the throttle grip or in accordance with your preference remote control tensioner or it could result in difficulty of movement resulting in the by turning the steering adjust bolt. loss of control causing an accident and could lead to severe injury. -
Page 38: Inspection And Maintenance
38 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Care of your outboard motor EPA Emissions Regulations To keep your outboard motor in the EPA (United States Environmental best operating condition, it is very Protection Agency) has emission important that you perform daily and regulations regulating air pollution periodic maintenance as suggested from new outboard motors. -
Page 39: Daily Inspection
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 1. Daily inspection Perform the following checks before WARNING and after use. Do not use outboard motor if any abnormality is found during pre-operation check or it could result in severe damage to the motor or severe personal injury. Item Points to Check Remedy... - Page 40 40 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Maintaining engine oil Notes If the engine oil is low, the life of the engine will be shortened significantly. Consult with an authorized dealer if the engine oil is milky color, or appears contaminated. ■ Checking oil level ①...
- Page 41 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ■ Use flushing attachment. Washing outboard motor ① Remove propeller (refer to Propeller If outboard motor is used in salt water, brackish water or water with a Replacement). Remove the water high acidic level, use fresh water to plug from the motor, and screw in remove salt, chemicals or mud from the flushing attachment.
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Page 42: Replacing The Propeller
42 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Replacing the propeller WARNING A worn-out or bent propeller will lower the motor's performance, and cause Do not hold propeller with hand(s) engine trouble. when loosening or tightening propeller nut. Put a piece of wood block between Before removing the propeller, remove propeller blade and anti-ventilation the spark plug caps from the spark... - Page 43 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ⑤ Attach spark plug and tighten to Replacing the spark plugs specified torque. WARNING Notes ● Do not reuse spark plug with damaged insulation, or sparks ◎ Spark plug torque : can leak through crack, potentially 18.0Nm(13.3ft-lb)(1.84kgf-m) leading to electric shock, explosion If a torque-wrench is not available and/or fire.
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Page 44: Periodic Inspection
44 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 2. Periodic inspection It is important to inspect and maintain your outboard motor regularly. At each interval on the chart below, be sure to perform the indicated servicing. Maintenance intervals should be determined according to the number of hours or number of months, whichever comes first. - Page 45 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Notes Your outboard motor should receive careful, and complete inspection at 300 hours. This is the best time for major maintenance procedures to be carried out. U s e o n l y h i g h q u a l i t y 4 - s t ro k e Replacing engine oil engine oil to insure performance and Engine oil mixed with dust or water...
- Page 46 46 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the fuel filters and the CAUTION fuel tank Fuel filters are provided inside the fuel You may be injured due to high engine tank and engine. temperatures if you fill engine oil just after stopping. Changing engine oil WARNING should be done after the engine has been cooled.
- Page 47 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ■ Fuel filter (for fuel tank) Replacing gear oil Loosen the fuel pickup elbow shown at WARNING left, remove it and clean the fuel filter. ● Be sure that outboard motor is secured to transom or service stand, or accidental drop or fall of outboard motor could lead to severe personal injury.
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Page 48: Off-Season Storage
48 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE until oil flows out of the upper plug 3. Off-season storage hole. Before you put your outboard motor in storage, it is a good opportunity to have it serviced and prepared by your Oil plug (Upper) dealer. -
Page 49: Pre-Season Check
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ⑥ Change the gear oil in the gear 4. Pre-season check case. ⑦ Apply grease to the propeller shaft. ① Check that the shift and throttle ⑧ Apply grease to all sliding parts, function properly. joints, nuts, and bolts. (Be sure to turn the propeller shaft ⑨... -
Page 50: Motor Submerged In Water
50 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 5. Motor submerged in water 6. Cold weather precautions After taking your outboard motor out If you moor your boat in cold weather of the water, immediately take it to at temperatures below 0˚C (32˚F), your dealer. there is the danger of water freezing The following are the emergency in the cooling water pump, which may... -
Page 51: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING If you encounter a problem, consult the check list below to determine the cause and to take the proper action. An authorized dealer will always be happy to provide any assistance and information. Possible cause ● ● Empty fuel tank ●... - Page 52 52 TROUBLESHOOTING Possible cause ● ● ● ● ● Low compression ● ● Carbon deposits in the combustion chamber ● ● Incorrect valve clearance ● Low oil pressure/level ● ● ● Low oil level ● ● Use of improper oil ●...
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Page 53: Tool Kit And Spare Parts
TOOL KIT AND SPARE PARTS TOOL KIT AND SPARE PARTS Items Quantity Remark Tool bag Pliers 10 × 13 mm Socket wrench Socket wrench 16 mm Service tools Socket wrench handle Screwdrivers Cross-and straight-point Screwdriver handle Starter rope 1,000 mm Spark plug NGK DCPR6E Spare parts... -
Page 54: Optional Accessories
54 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Fuel Tank & Primer Bulb Ass’ y (12L) Remoto control box Various kinds of fitting parts are available. Please consult with your dealer. Propeller Flushing attachment Fuel filter kit... -
Page 55: Propeller Table
PROPELLER TABLE PROPELLER TABLE Use a genuine propeller. Select a propeller that will allow the engine to reach the recommended with open throttle operating range when cruising at wide-open throttle. Wide open throttle operating range is : • 4HP : 4500 to 5000 rpm •... -
Page 56: Product Warranty Information
1. SCOPE OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Bombardier Recreational Products* (“BRP”) warrants its 2012 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 57 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 (“Dealer”), and then only after the BRP specified pre-delivery inspection process has been completed and documented by the purchaser and Dealer.
- Page 58 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 Sup- port, P.O Box 597, Sturtevant, WI 53177, or the affiliate of BRP where the Product was registered for war-...
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Page 59: California Emission Control Warranty Statement
California Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Evinrude 4-Stroke 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 60 BRP dealer. Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty Coverage This emission limited warranty covers Evinrude outboards certified and produced by BRP for sale in Cali- fornia, that are originally sold in California to a California resident, or subsequently warranty-registered to a California resident.
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Page 61: Product Warranty Information
This warranty coverage is available only if each of the following conditions has been fulfilled: a. Evinrude outboard engines must be purchased as new and unused by its first owner from a BRP distribu- tor / dealer authorized to distribute Evinrude products in the country in which the sale occurred (hereinafter “Distributor / Dealer”),... - Page 62 4. WHAT TO DO TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE Registered owner (“Owner”) must notify within 2 months an authorized Distributor / Dealer of the appearance of a defect. Owner must bring Product, including any defective part therein, to Distributor / Dealer promptly after the appearance of the defect, and in any event, within the warranty period, and must provide Distributor / Dealer with reasonable opportunity to repair the defect.
- Page 63 7. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. ALL INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT OR OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: expense for gasoline, expense for transporting Product to and from Distributor / Dealer, removal of Prod- uct from a boat and reinstallation, mechanic’s travel time, in-and-out of water charges, slip or dock fees,...
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Page 64: Product Warranty Information
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (“BRP”) warrants its Evinrude® outboard engines (“Product”) from defects in material or workmanship for the period and under the conditions described below, when they are sold by authorized Evinrude distributors / dealers and used, at any point during the warranty period, in the following territories: •... - Page 65 This warranty coverage is available only if each of the following conditions has been fulfilled: a. The Evinrude outboard engines must be purchased as new and unused by its first owner from a BRP distributor / dealer authorized to distribute Evinrude products in the country in which the sale occurred (“Dis- tributor /Dealer”),...
- Page 66 6. WHAT TO DO TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE Registered owner (“Owner”) must notify a servicing BRP authorized Distributor / Dealer within two (2) days of the appearance of a defect. Owner must bring Product, including any defective part therein, to the autho- rized BRP Distributor / Dealer promptly after the appearance of the defect, and in any event, within the war- ranty period, and must provide BRP Distributor / Dealer with reasonable opportunity to repair the defect.
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Page 67: 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 out- board? 3. Do you understand all the safety precautions and instructions contained in this Guide? 4. -
Page 68: Frequently Asked Questions
Your dealer can order the parts and accessories you desire. Do I need to complete any paperwork when I move or sell my Evinrude 4-Stroke outboard? Yes. In order to maintain contact with you or the new Evinrude 4-Stroke owner, BRP requests you complete the form outlining Change of Address / Change of Ownership. -
Page 70: 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 72: Confirmation Of Receipt
I understand and agree to be bound with. I am also satis ed with the predelivery set-up and inspection of my Evinrude /Johnson outboard. I have also received a copy of the Operator’s Guide. Signature:... - Page 73 M E M O...
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