Operational Checks - BRP Evinrude E-TEC Series Service Manual

ROUTINE SERVICE

OPERATIONAL CHECKS

OPERATIONAL CHECKS
DANGER
DO NOT run the engine indoors or without
adequate ventilation or permit exhaust
fumes to accumulate in confined areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide
which, if inhaled, can cause serious brain
damage or death.
WARNING
Contact with a rotating propeller is likely to
result in serious injury or death. Assure
the engine and prop area is clear of people
and objects before starting engine or oper-
ating boat. Do not allow anyone near a pro-
peller, even when the engine is off. Blades
can be sharp and the propeller can con-
tinue to turn even after the engine is off.
CAUTION
DO NOT run outboard without a water sup-
ply to the outboard's cooling system. Cool-
ing system and/or powerhead damage
could occur.
Engine Monitoring System
Attach emergency stop lanyard.
Turn key switch to ON. Warning horn should
sound for 1/2 second.
All SystemCheck warning lights should turn on at
the same time, then turn off one at a time.
Fuel System
Perform running checks of the fuel system by fol-
lowing these steps:
•
Squeeze fuel primer bulb until hard or activate
electric primer. Observe all fuel hoses and con-
nections. Repair any leaks.
•
Start outboard. Inspect all hoses and connec-
tions. Repair any leaks or misrouted hoses
immediately.
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Emergency Stop / Key Switch
Check emergency stop function. With outboard
running at IDLE, pull safety lanyard from emer-
gency stop switch. Outboard must stop immedi-
ately.
Remote Control Operation
Make sure that control can be easily moved into
all gear and throttle settings. Do not shift remote
control when outboard is not running.
Start-In-Gear Prevention
WARNING
Make certain that the starter will not oper-
ate when the outboard is in gear. The start-
in-gear prevention feature is required by
the United States Coast Guard to help pre-
vent personal injuries.
Start outboard and shift to FORWARD.
Turn outboard OFF while control is in FORWARD.
Try to restart the outboard. Outboard should not
start.
Shift back to NEUTRAL and restart outboard.
Shift to REVERSE. Turn outboard OFF while con-
trol is in REVERSE.
Try to restart the outboard. Outboard should not
start.
Tachometer Pulse Setting
(SystemCheck)
Confirm accuracy of tachometer reading.
•
Adjust dial on back of tachometer to required
setting (the outboard should not be running).
Outboard Model
15–30 HP
Tachometer Setting
6 Pulse or 12 Pole