Filling The Oil Tank; Priming The Oil System; Fuel Requirements - BRP Evinrude E-TEC Operator's Manual

FILLING THE OIL TANK

Remove the filler cap and fill the tank with recommended
outboard lubricant, as specified in OIL REQUIREMENTS
on page 16. Replace the filler cap and tighten securely.
Always keep a supply of oil in the tank. If you run the tank
empty, you MUST prime the oil system before using the en-
gine.

PRIMING THE OIL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: The oiling system MUST be primed to avoid
engine damage from a lack of lubrication.
1) Squeeze oil primer bulb until a steady stream of oil
comes from the supply hose.
2) Connect oil supply hose to the oil inlet fitting. Secure
with the small clamp (13.8 mm) from owner's kit.
1. Oil supply hose
2. Oil inlet fitting
3) Squeeze oil primer bulb again until no air bubbles ap-
pear in the individual oil lines entering the crankcase.
The oil supply hose connection must be airtight.
4) Prime the oiling system using Evinrude Diagnostic soft-
ware or by performing LONG-TERM STORAGE (WIN-
TERIZATION) on page 39.
Prime the oiling system to remove air from the system be-
fore operating the outboard if:
• The outboard is new – Dealer must prime the oiling sys-
tem using Evinrude Diagnostic software;
• The oil tank is emptied or outboard is run out of oil;
• The oil supply hose is disconnected; or
• The outboard is laid down for transportation or storage.

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explo-
sive under certain conditions. Follow the instruc-
tions in this section explicitly. Improper handling of
fuel could result in property damage, serious injury
or death.
Leaking fuel is a fire and explosion hazard. All parts
in the fuel system should be inspected frequently
and replaced if signs of deterioration or leakage are
found. Inspect the fuel system each time you refuel,
each time you remove the engine cover and annu-
ally.
Follow these instructions to ensure safety when
handing fuel:
• Always turn off the engine before fueling.
• Never permit anyone other than an adult to refill
• Do not fill the fuel tank all the way to the top or fuel
1
• Remove portable fuel tanks from the boat before
• Always wipe off any fuel spillage.
• Do not smoke, or allow open flames, or sparks or
2
• Always work in a well ventilated area.
will oxidize; the result is loss of octane, volatile com-
pounds, and the production of gum and varnish
deposits which can degrade the fuel system.
Minimum Octane
Your outboard is certified to operate on unleaded automo-
tive gasoline with an octane rating equal to or higher than:
• 90 RON — Outside the U.S.
• 87 (R+M)/2 AKI — Inside the U.S.
Using unleaded gasoline that contains methyl tertiary butyl
ether (MTBE) is acceptable ONLY if the MTBE content
does not exceed 15% by volume.
WARNING
the fuel tank.
may overflow when it expands due to heating by
the sun.
fueling.
use electrical devices such as cellular phones in
the vicinity of a fuel leak or while fueling.
NOTICE
Always use fresh gasoline. Gasoline
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