Using Your Evinrude E-TEC Outboard
OIL AND FUEL
OIL REQUIREMENTS
OILING SYSTEM INFORMATION
Evinrude/Johnson Brand Oils
If the “LOW OIL” warning light illuminates,
you have a limited amount of normal opera-
tion before running out of oil. Refill the oil tank
with recommended oil as soon as possible.
deposits, providing superior lubrication, and Always “top off” your oil tank prior to pro-
longed usage or long trips.
Evinrude/Johnson outboard oils are formulat-
ed to give best engine performance while
controlling piston and combustion chamber
ensuring maximum spark plug life.
The following outboard oils are recommend- New outboards are programmed to use addi-
ed for use in your Evinrude E-TEC outboard: tional oil during the first two hours of opera-
tion above 2000 RPM.
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Evinrude/Johnson XD100;
Evinrude/Johnson XD50; or
Evinrude/Johnson XD30.
Refer to Engine Monitoring on page 44.
NOTICE
When operating in conditions
Evinrude/Johnson
XD100 oil must be used.
Evinrude/Johnson XD100 Oil
under
32°F
(0°C),
Evinrude/Johnson XD100 oil is preferred
for your Evinrude E-TEC outboard. This
synthetic formula oil provides uncompro-
mised lubrication and superior performance,
even in extreme conditions—especially in
cold temperatures down to 0°F (-17°C).
If requested, an authorized dealer can pro-
gram your Evinrude E-TEC outboard EMM
for the exclusive use of Evinrude/Johnson
XD100. Only an authorized Evinrude deal-
er can program your outboard for this op-
tional benefit.
Always keep an extra supply of outboard oil in
the boat. Refer to Oil Requirements on page
20.
If you run the oil tank empty, you MUST refill
the oil tank and prime the oil system before
using the engine. Refer to Filling the Oil
Tank on page 21 and Priming the Oil Sys-
tem on page 20.
Priming the Oil System
Oil consumption is reduced if the outboard is
programmed for exclusive use of Evinrude/
Johnson XD100 as compared to using a con- The oiling system MUST be primed before
ventional oil.
using the outboard if:
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The outboard is new (Oil system MUST be
primed);
You run completely out of oil; or
IMPORTANT: If your EMM has been pro-
grammed for Evinrude/Johnson XD100,
DO NOT use any other oil unless in an emer-
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gency. If Evinrude/Johnson XD100 is tempo- • The outboard is laid down for transportation
rarily unavailable, a one-time-only use of an
or storage.
oil that meets NMMA TC-W3 certification Prime the oiling system by performing Long-
standards is allowed. If you discontinue using Term Storage (Winterization) on page 56.
Evinrude/Johnson XD100, you MUST first re-
turn to your Dealer to have the EMM repro-
grammed back to the original factory setting.
Other Oils
If Evinrude/Johnson brand oils are not avail-
able, you must use an oil that meets NMMA
TC-W3 certification standards.
IMPORTANT: Failure to follow oil specifica-
tions could void the engine warranty if a lubri-
cation-related failure occurs.
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| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Evinrude Brand Manuals, Evinrude E-TEC Manual, Evinrude Outboard Manual |
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| Model Year | 2011 |
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