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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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,"...
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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.
14 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 position of outboard motor when setting down Warning label on engine stop switch C AU TI O N This fuel tank &...
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 a proper attitude. Check the position Most boats are rated and certified of water surface on the driveshaft in terms of their maximum allowable housing.
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16 INSTALLATION R, TE, E type Note ① To attach the outboard motor to the boat, tighten the clamp screws by It is recommended to install upper turning their handles. mounting bolts with bolt head at inside surface of transom. Bolts with Also, tighten the bolts.
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INSTALLATION TP, P type (Power tilt model) Note It is recommended to install upper mounting bolts with bolt head at inside surface of transom. Bolts with threaded end at inside surface of transom can cause personal injury. Notes 1. Apply sealing agent such as silicone sealed between the bolts and transom board holes before tightening the bolts.
Lock nut 2. Installing the remote control devices Cable joint Remoto control cable WARNING When using other than Evinrude's genuine remote control box, DO NOT select the Approx. 10mm one without neutral safety switch that (0.39 inch) prevents in-gear start.
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INSTALLATION ③ Connecting the Cord assembly WARNING (Wiring Harness) Do not disconnect cord ass'y when Pass the Cord assembly from the engine is in operation, or engine will go out of control. Remote control box through the hole in the Lower motor cover and cover the wire ends with the Sleeve (provided in a tool bag) and then c o n n e c t t h e e l e c t r i c t e r m i n a l s...
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20 INSTALLATION P model Green Blue Blue Green Brown Blue Black Brown Yellow Brown Black Pink Sky blue Black Brown ② Connect the positive cord (+) to the CAUTION positive terminal (+) of the battery, ● Make sure that the battery cords do and then connect the negative not get stuck between the outboard cord (−).
INSTALLATION WARNING 3. Installing the battery Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid ① Place the battery box in a con- and thus is hazardous, causing a burn venient position away from water if it comes in contact with your skin, or spray.
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...
S tarting and operating difficulties ● CAUTION WARNING When operating a Evinrude engine on Fuel leakage can cause fire or explosion, gasoline containing alcohol, storage of potentially leading to severe injury or gasoline in the fuel tank for long periods loss of life.
EQUIPPED FOR UNITED STATES screw which should be closed for AND CANADA MODEL transportation and full open for Evinrude adopts Primer bulb/hose as- operation and cap removal. sembly approved by the Environment Protection Agency (EPA). Since sealed fuel tanks are not openly...
Be sure to use EPA approved tank outboard oil is recommended for use and EPA approved primer bulb hose in Evinrude 4-stroke outboards. assembly as a set. Confirm shapes of EPA approved tank and regular tank. If Evinrude/Johnson Ultra 4-stroke...
26 PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS 6. Break-in Your new outboard motor and lower CAUTION unit require break-in for the moving c o m p o n e n t s a c c o r d i n g t o t h e Operating the outboard motor without conditions described in the following break-in can shorten service life of the...
PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS 7. Engine oil warning lamp 8. ESG (A device preventing over revolution) ESG is a device to prevent over revo- Oil pressure is required to lubricate internal engine parts. lution of the engine (more than ap- When the warning lamp (Red) is off, it proximately 6,250 rpm).
28 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 en- gine to the proper level before starting Gasoline and its vapors are very flam- engine.
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ENGINE OPERATION For USA and Canada model WARNING ① F ull open the air vent screw on the When opening fuel tank cap, be sure to tank cap and release internal pres- follow the procedure described below. sure. Fuel could blast out through the fuel Full open tank cap in case the cap is loosened by Air vent screw...
30 ENGINE OPERATION pressure completely. After that, 2. Feeding the fuel close the tank cap. until two click sound is heaed. Except for USA and Canada model ① F ull open the air vent screw on the ③ Connect the fuel connector to the tank cap.
ENGINE OPERATION 3. Starting CAUTION When using EPA approval fuel tank, only use a primer bulb/hose assembly that has a Fuel Demand Valve installed in the fuel hose or a sealing mechanism in the fuel connector as shown below. (FDV and fuel connector that has an sealing mechanism prevent pressurized fuel from entering the engine and caus- ing a fuel system overflow or possible...
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32 ENGINE OPERATION ② Set the throttle grip to “START” po- you feel engagement, keep pulling sition. till you feel less resistance. Then pull it quickly. Repeat if necessary until started. ⑤ When starting the engine, push the choke knob back. Slowly Quickly ③...
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ENGINE OPERATION E and P type Note ④ Insert the main switch key. ⑤ Set the control lever in the Neutral The free accel lever can not be raised position. when the control lever shift is in Forward or Reverse. ⑥ Raise the Free accel lever a little (both of cold engine and warm en- gine).
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34 ENGINE OPERATION ② Loosen the screw for starter lock ◎ Confirm that the shift lever is at wire. neutral position. ◎ Wrap a rope around the starter pul- ley then pull quickly to start. ◎ Use a 10 mm socket wrench as a rope handle.
ENGINE OPERATION If the choke solenoid fails to 4. Warming up the engine operate (E and P type only) War m the engine at low engine ① Remove the top cowl. speeds for about three minutes. This ② Close the choke plate by finger. allows the lubricating oil to circulate to ③...
36 ENGINE OPERATION Engine speeds 5. Forward and reverse Idling speed after warming up. Remark: In case of cold engine WARNING starting, idling speed is increased about 300 rpm for several minutes. Before shifting into forward or reverse, Clutch in (In gear) Clutch off (Out of gear) make sure that boat is properly moored and outboard motor can be steered...
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ENGINE OPERATION R, TE and TP type CAUTION Be sure to warm up engine well before starting cruise. Operating cold engine may cause damage to your motor. Note Idle speed may be higher during warming up of engine. If shifted to Forward or Reverse during warming WARNING up, it may be difficult to shift back to...
38 ENGINE OPERATION ■ Forward 6. Stopping Quickly push the control lever to the Forward (F) position 32˚, where the R, TE and TP type gear is connected, while lifting up on the lock button located at the bottom of the control lever grip. Further shifting will open the throttle.
ENGINE OPERATION E and P type 7. Trim angle The trim angle of the outboard motor can be adjusted to suit the transom angle of the hull, and load conditions. Choose an appropriate trim angle START that will allow the anti-ventilation plate to run parallel to the water surface during operation.
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40 ENGINE OPERATION WARNING TP and P type ■ Improper Trim Angle (bow rise too high) ● Do not put hand or finger in between If the trim angle is excessive, the outboard motor body and clamp bracket when adjusting trim angle to bow will rise out of the water and the prevent injury in case the outboard speed will decrease.
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ENGINE OPERATION R, TE type ① Stop the engine. ② Shift the outboard into neutral. ③ Raise the engine to the tilt up posi- tion. ④ Change the thrust rod position. ⑤ Gentry lower the outboard. TP model P model Thrust Rod Higher ■...
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42 ENGINE OPERATION P type ① O perate the Power Tilt switch and tilt the outboard motor up. (The Main Switch must be "ON".) The outboard motor can also be tilted up using the switch provided under the bottom cowl. (The Main Switch need not be turned "ON"...
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ENGINE OPERATION ② L ock the tilt with the Tilt stopper after the outboard motor has been tilted up. Tilt Stopper ③ Manual tilting If the battery is dead, and the Pow- er Tilt Switch inoperative, turn the manual valve to counter-clockwise. This will allow manual tilting of the outboard motor.
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44 ENGINE OPERATION TP/P type CAUTION The provided Power tilt makes tilt- up/down electrically. It may be used The power Tilt can be set to any trim as a power trim and tilt when the angle, however, avoid cruising with the outboard motor tilted in the tilt range.
ENGINE OPERATION ■ Tilt down 8. Tilt up, tilt down and shallow water operation Slightly tilt the motor up, and pull the tilt lever toward you to release the tilt- WARNING lock. Then lower the motor slowly. When tilting up or down, be careful not to place your hand between the swivel bracket and the stern bracket.
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46 ENGINE OPERATION ■ Tilt down ① Move the tilt lock knob to the un- lock position. ② Raise the outboard to the tilt re- lease position. ③ Gently lower the outboard. Tilt lock knob in lock position Tilt lock knob in unlock position Tilt up position Tilt...
ENGINE OPERATION R, TE type 9. Shallow water operation ■ Shallow water running position WARNING With the shift lever in Neutral or Forward, tilt the motor up slowly by During shallow water operation, be about 40˚ and then lower the tilt le- careful not to place your hand between ver for setting at the shallow water the swivel bracket and the stern bracket.
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48 ENGINE OPERATION E type ■ Setting shallow water drive ■ Releasing shallow water drive ① Stop the engine. ① Stop the engine. ② Shift the outboard into forward. ② Tilt the outboard up to the tilt re- ③ Tilt the outboard up to one of the lease position.
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. ② Disconnect the fuel connector, fuel cock before carrying or storing outboard motor and fuel tank, or fuel the remote control cables and the may leak, potentially catching fire.
50 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.
ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT 1. Steering friction 2. Throttle grip R, TE type R, TE and TP type The steering friction can be adjusted The turning force of the throttle grip in accordance with your preference can be adjusted with a throttle adjust by turning the steering adjust bolt.
52 ADJUSTMENT 3. Remote Control Lever Load Notes ● The trim tab also acts as an anode E and P type (Throttle friction adjustment screw) to prevent electrolytic corrosion. Therefore do not paint or grease To adjust the load of the remote this part.
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.
54 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 1. Daily inspection WARNING Perform the following checks before 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...
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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...
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56 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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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...
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58 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...
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ② Recommended oil Checking and Refilling Oil in the Use an automatic transmission Power Tilt. ① Check the oil level of the reservoir fluid or equivalent. tank as shown on the right while the Recommended oils are as shown tank is kept in a vertical position.
60 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.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Drain hole 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. Replacing engine oil Engine oil mixed with dust or water Use only high quality 4-stroke engine will dramatically shorten the life of the oil to insure performance and pro-...
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62 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the fuel filters and the CAUTION fuel tank Fuel filters are located 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 should be done after the engine has WARNING been cooled.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ■ Fuel filter (for fuel tank) Loosen the fuel pickup elbow shown at left, remove it and clean the fuel filter. Fuel Filter pick up elbow ■ Fuel tank Water or dirt in the fuel tank will cause engine performance problems.
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64 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE until oil flows out from upper plug Replacing gear oil hole. Oil plug (Upper) WARNING ● Be sure that outboard motor is secured to transom or service stand, or acciden- tal drop or fall of outboard motor could lead to severe personal injury.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 3. Off-season storage ⑥ Change the gear oil in the gear case. Before you put your outboard motor ⑦ Apply grease to the propeller shaft. in storage, it is a good opportunity to ⑧ Apply grease to all sliding parts, have it serviced and prepared by your dealer.
66 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 4. Pre-season check 5. Motor submerged in water ① Check that the shift and throttle After taking your outboard motor out function properly. of the water, immediately take it to (Be sure to turn the propeller shaft your dealer.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 6. Cold weather precautions 7. Checking after striking underwater object If you moor your boat in cold weather Striking the sea bottom or an under- at temperatures below 0˚C (32˚F), water object may severely damage there is the danger of water freezing the outboard motor.
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 informa- tion. Possible cause ● ● Empty fuel tank ●...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Possible cause ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Spark plug other than specified ● ● ● ● ● ● Dirt, soot, etc. on spark plug ● ● Faulty oil pressure switch ● ● ● ● ● ● No Spark or weak spark ●...
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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 ● ●...
TOOL KIT AND SPARE PARTS TOOL KIT AND SPARE PARTS The following a list of the tools and spare parts provided with the motor. Items Quantity Remark Tool bag Pliers 10 × 13 mm Socket wrench Socket wrench 16 mm (spark plug) Service tools Socket wrench handle Screwdrivers...
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 : • 9.8HP : 5000 to 6000 rpm Propeller Size (Diameter ×...
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.
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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.
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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-...
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.
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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.
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”),...
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4. WHAT TO DO TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE Registered owner (“Owner”) must notify within 2 months an authorized Distributor / Dealer of the appear- ance 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.
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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,...
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: •...
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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”),...
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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 au- thorized BRP Distributor / Dealer promptly after the appearance of the defect, and in any event, within the warranty period, and must provide BRP Distributor / Dealer with reasonable opportunity to repair the defect.
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.
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.
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.
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:...
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