Using Your Evinrude E-TEC
Alcohol Fuels
FUEL SYSTEM INFORMATION
WARNING
Your outboard has been designed to operate
using the specified fuels; however, be aware
of the following:
If engine is equipped with a quick-
disconnect fuel hose, you MUST dis-
•
The boat’s fuel system may have different
requirements regarding the use of alcohol connect the fuel hose from the
fuels. Refer to the boat’s owner guide.
engine and the fuel tank to prevent
fuel leaks:
•
Alcohol blended fuel may cause engine per-
formance problems.
•
Whenever the engine is NOT being
used
NOTICE
Alcohol
attracts
and
holds
• Whenever the engine is being trail-
ered
moisture that can cause corrosion of
metallic parts in the fuel system.
•
Whenever the engine is in storage
NOTE: A small amount of fuel may
be released when the fuel connector
is disconnected.
Using alcohol-extended fuels is acceptable
ONLY if the alcohol content does not exceed:
•
•
10% ethanol by volume; or
5% methanol with 5% cosolvents by volume.
Store portable fuel tanks in well-ven-
tilated areas, away from heat
sources and open flames. Close the
vent screw of the fuel tank cap, if
equipped, to prevent escape of fuel
or fuel vapors which could acciden-
tally ignite. Do not allow discon-
nected fuel hoses to leak fuel.
FUEL ADDITIVES
The only fuel additives approved for use in
your Evinrude E-TEC outboard are:
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•
Evinrude/Johnson 2+4 Fuel Conditioner
Evinrude/Johnson Fuel System Cleaner
Use of other fuel additives can result in
poor performance or engine damage.
IMPORTANT: Fuel distribution hoses in the
boat must deliver fuel at a specific flow rate.
Minimum inside diameter of fuel hoses must
be 5/16 in. (7.9 mm).
Evinrude/Johnson 2+4 Fuel Conditioner will
help prevent gum and varnish deposits from
forming in fuel system components and will Fuel systems with built-in tanks, particularly
remove moisture from the fuel system. It can those that include antisiphon valves and filter/
be used continuously and should be used primer units, may have restrictions not allow-
during any period when the outboard is not ing the engine fuel pump to deliver sufficient
being operated on a regular basis. Its use will fuel under all conditions. This can result in a
reduce spark plug fouling, fuel system icing, loss of performance. If a performance prob-
and fuel system component deterioration.
lem exists, see your Dealer.
Evinrude/Johnson Fuel System Cleaner will
help keep fuel injectors in optimal operating
condition.
Fuel System Priming - Rope start
Models
If the outboard is run out of fuel, refill the fuel
tank and squeeze the primer bulb until firm.
Prime the electric fuel pump by first removing
the emergency stop switch clip and then pull-
ing the rope at least two times. This will cause
the fuel pump to fill the injectors. Replace the
emergency stop switch clip and follow the
normal starting procedure.
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| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Evinrude Brand Manuals, Evinrude E-TEC Manual, Evinrude Outboard Manual |
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| Tags | Evinrude 15 hp, Evinrude 25, Evinrude 30 hp, Evinrude DEL, Evinrude DHPL, Evinrude DHT, Evinrude DPL, Evinrude DR, Evinrude DRL, Evinrude DTE, Evinrude DTEL, Evinrude HTSL |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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