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- Page 1 ™ 2004 75/90 HORSEPOWER PL, PX, SL WARNING Read this Operator Guide thoroughly. It contains important safety information. When operating your boat, always have this Operator Guide onboard.
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Page 2: Features At A Glance
• No Electrical Current Draw in Key Off Mode • Digital Diagnostics • Ultra Low Oil Usage Durable and Reliable • Full Corrosion Protection • Evinrude E-TEC Lubrication System • Auto-Calibrated Linkage • Heavy-Duty Use Design • Posi-Lock Latches • Digital Diagnostics •... - Page 3 You can be proud you purchased an Evinrude E-TEC outboard with the following benefits. • Easy to Own and Operate – This means fewer time-consuming and expensive maintenance requirements.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS About This Guide ......4 Important Safety Messages ....5 VINRUDE SING UTBOARD... - Page 5 AINTENANCE Engine Emissions Information ....32 Maintenance Schedule ....33 Storage .
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Page 6: About This Guide
ABOUT THIS GUIDE This Operator’s Guide is an essential part of This Operator’s Guide uses the following sig- your Evinrude E-TEC outboard. It contains nal words identifying important safety mes- pertinent information which, if followed, will sages. provide you with a thorough understanding... -
Page 7: Important Safety Messages
MPORTANT AFETY ESSAGES IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES This Operator’s Guide contains essential in- All safety equipment and personal formation to help prevent personal injury and floatation devices must be in good con- damage to equipment. Safety messages ap- dition and suitable for your type of boat. pear throughout this Guide in the applicable Always comply with the regulations that section. - Page 8 Evinrude/Johnson DEALER. In many in- operate one at, or near, its top speed un- stances proper tools and training are re- til you have gained that experience.
- Page 9 Bombardier 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.
- Page 11 USING YOUR EVINRUDE E-TEC OUTBOARD USING YOUR E-TEC OUTBOARD...
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Page 12: Using Your Evinrude E-Tec Outboard
Using Your E-TEC Outboard COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION Item Description Item Description Air Inlet, Tilt Handle Fuel Fitting Water Pump Indicator, Flushing Port Tilt Limiter Cam Engine Cover Latch Tilt Support Anti-Corrosion Anodes Water Intake Screens Battery Cables... - Page 13 OMPONENT DENTIFICATION Starboard Port Item Description Item Description Fuel Filter Trailering Tilt Switch Spark Plugs Flywheel Guard Engine Cover Latch Oil Fill Cap Fuse Oil Tank EMM (Engine Management Module) Spare Fuse Air Silencer...
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Page 14: Starting, Stopping, Shifting
Refer to the Routine Inspection Checklist on page 30 for pre-launch checks before us- DANGER ing your Evinrude E-TEC outboard. DO NOT run the engine indoors or You MUST supply water to the engine before without adequate ventilation or permit attempting to start it. -
Page 15: Port
TARTING TOPPING HIFTING Move the remote control handle to NEU- IMPORTANT: The starter motor can be dam- TRAL. aged if operated continuously for more than 20 seconds. Upon start-up, release the key. If the engine did not start, release the key mo- mentarily, then try again. -
Page 16: Shifting And Speed Control
Using Your E-TEC Outboard SHIFTING AND SPEED CONTROL IMPORTANT: When shifting from FOR- WARD to REVERSE or from REVERSE to FORWARD, pause at NEUTRAL until the en- IMPORTANT: Carefully check the function of gine is at idle speed and the boat has slowed. all control and engine systems before leaving the dock. -
Page 17: Oil And Fuel
If the “LOW OIL” warning light illuminates, you have approximately five hours of normal operation before running out of oil when us- ing TC-W3 oil. If using Evinrude/Johnson XD100™ oil, you have approximately ten hours of normal operation remaining. Refill the onboard oil tank at next convenient op- portunity. -
Page 18: Spark Plugs
All parts in the fuel system should Evinrude/Johnson XD100 oil is preferred be inspected frequently and replaced if for your Evinrude E-TEC outboard. It is for- signs of deterioration or leakage are mulated with special additives for cleaner found. Inspect the fuel system each burning and lower consumption. -
Page 19: Fuel Additives
Evinrude E-TEC outboard. Use of other fuel additives can result in poor performance or engine damage. Evinrude 2+4 fuel conditioner will help pre- vent gum and varnish deposits from forming in fuel system components and will remove moisture from the fuel system. -
Page 20: Instruments And Controls
Using Your E-TEC Outboard INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS ENGINE MONITORING CAUTION IMPORTANT: Your outboard must equipped with the System Check ® engine In the S.A.F.E. mode, the engine speed monitor. Operating your outboard without the is limited. Under certain conditions, the System Check engine monitor will void your engine’s limited speed may reduce warranty for failures related to the functions... - Page 21 • Fill the oil tank with recommended oil as soon as possible to avoid emptying the tank. The outboard has approximately five hours (ten hours if using Action Evinrude/Johnson XD100 oil) of normal running time before “NO OIL” condi- tion occurs. Refer to Filling the Oil Tank on page 15. “NO OIL”...
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Page 22: Engine Overheating
Using Your E-TEC Outboard ENGINE OVERHEATING To RESET the system: IMPORTANT: Do not run your outboard— even for a brief start-up—without supplying • The engine must be shut off and the cooling water to it. Refer to Flushing on page 34. temperature restored. -
Page 23: Remote Controls
NSTRUMENTS AND ONTROLS REMOTE CONTROLS WARNING If you choose a non- Evinrude remote control, it must have a start-in-gear pre- vention feature. This feature can pre- vent injuries resulting from unexpected boat movement when the engine starts. IMPORTANT: When selecting the remote control system for your boat, specify Evinrude components. - Page 24 Using Your E-TEC Outboard Emergency Stop/Key Switch WARNING A combination emergency stop switch and key switch is a feature of Evinrude prewired Always use the safety lanyard when remote controls and all Evinrude control wir- operating your boat to help prevent a ing kits.
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Page 25: Operation
PERATION OPERATION Tilting POWER TRIM AND TILT If the tilted outboard’s cover contacts the boat’s motor well, limit the maximum tilt by fol- WARNING lowing the procedures in Tilt Limiter Cam on page 44. Any malfunction of the power trim and tilt unit could result in loss of shock absorber protection if an underwater Manually Tilting... - Page 26 Using Your E-TEC Outboard IMPORTANT: DO NOT use the tilt support le- ver while trailering. Refer to Trailering on WARNING page 25. When operating in rough water or Engaging Tilt Support Lever crossing a wake, excessive bow-up trim may result in the boat’s bow sud- If you intend to leave the motor tilted for a pe- denly rising skyward, possibly ejecting riod of time, engage the tilt support lever:...
- Page 27 PERATION TRAILERING WARNING Keep everyone clear of stern area when raising or lowering the outboard. Per- sonal injury or death can result from contact with moving parts of the out- board. Trailering Bracket To engage bracket — Tilt the motor fully using the tilt switch inside the boat or the To disengage bracket —...
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Page 28: Impact Damage
Using Your E-TEC Outboard IMPACT DAMAGE If you hit any object: • STOP immediately and examine the out- Your outboard has a shock absorption system board for loosening of attaching hardware. designed to help withstand damage from im- • INSPECT for damage to swivel and stern pact with underwater objects at low to moder- brackets, and steering components. -
Page 29: Engine Cover Latch
PERATION 1) Release port and starboard side engine 4) Holding the flywheel guard out of the way, cover latches downward. Pull up on the tilt hook the knot of your emergency start cord handle to release the engine cover seal into the notch on the flywheel. -
Page 30: Salt Water
Using Your E-TEC Outboard Anti-Corrosion Anodes DANGER Your outboard is equipped with one or more anodes that protect it from galvanic corrosion. Contact with a rotating flywheel can Disintegration of the anode is normal and in- cause severe personal injury. Use dicates it is working. -
Page 31: High Altitude
Do not replace it with higher IMPORTANT: Use Evinrude/Johnson XD100 rated fuse; see your Dealer for service. oil when operating your Evinrude E-TEC out- board in freezing weather. Refer to Oil Re- quirements on page 16. Fuse Replacement... -
Page 32: Routine Inspection Checklist
Check for debris on propeller. Clean and wax upper and lower engine covers (annually or every 100 hours). In salt water applications, check lubrication points and corrosion protection. Use Evinrude anti-corrosion spray or Evinrude “6 in 1” multi-purpose lubricant (annually or 100 hours). - Page 33 MAINTENANCE...
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Page 34: Maintenance
EPA Emission Regulations Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems All new 1999 and more recent Evinrude out- may be performed by any marine SI (spark boards manufactured by Bombardier are cer- ignition) engine repair establishments or tified to the EPA as conforming to the individual. -
Page 35: Maintenance Schedule
Throttle cable, inspect and re-tension Water pump, inspect or replace if necessary (1) When used in normal recreational use. Common sense dictates when using an Evinrude E-TEC outboard for commercial or other heavy use that you check these items more frequently (annual checks are recommended). -
Page 36: Flushing
Maintenance STORAGE FLUSHING DANGER If desired, the outboard can be flushed after each use on a trailer or at dockside while it is DO NOT run the engine indoors or with- vertical. out adequate ventilation or permit 1) Place the outboard in an area with good exhaust fumes to accumulate in con- drainage. - Page 37 3) Attach garden hose to flushing port and Replace damaged or missing parts with turn on the water (winterizing on a trailer). Evinrude/Johnson Genuine Parts or equiva- 4) Using fast idle lever/button, advance throt- lent. Check the gearcase for leakage. If leak-...
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Page 38: Spark Plugs
200 volts; the second- running surface clean by rinsing it with fresh ary circuit operates in excess of 25,000 water and wiping it dry. Apply Evinrude anti- volts. Use caution to avoid injury from corrosion spray to any surface subject to cor- shock or injury resulting from your rosion, but avoid the anti-corrosion anode(s). -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE Starter motor will not operate • Shift handle not in NEUTRAL. • Fuse blown. • Battery is dead. Engine will not start • Not following starting instructions. Refer to Start- on page 12. ing, Stopping, Shifting •... - Page 40 Maintenance OWNER’S NOTES...
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Page 41: Product Information
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Page 42: Rigging And Accessories
Product Information RIGGING AND ACCESSORIES PROPELLER Standard vs. Counter Rotation Right-hand propellers are considered stan- dard rotation propellers. When propelling a Propeller Selection boat forward, the propeller rotates in a right- hand (clockwise) direction as viewed from the WARNING rear. Left-hand propellers are considered counter Be alert of people in the water. - Page 43 IGGING AND CCESSORIES Installation BATTERY Slide thrust washer onto shaft with shoulder facing aft. Requirements Slide propeller onto shaft, engaging the • 12-volt, heavy-duty, designated for "marine" splines and seating it on the thrust bushing. use; Slide spacer onto the shaft and engage the •...
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Page 44: Water Pressure
Product Information If you have automotive battery posts, place a Service starwasher on the clamp adapter first, then Before servicing the battery or the outboard, the main cable, and then the wires from the remove both battery cables from the battery, accessories. -
Page 45: Adjustments
DJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS Trim Tab Tighten the trim tab screw to a torque of 35-40 ft. lbs. (47-54 N·m). Test the boat and, if needed, repeat the pro- WARNING cedure until steering effort is as equal as pos- sible. Improper trim tab adjustment can cause difficult steering. - Page 46 Product Information Tilt Limiter Cam If your outboard contacts the boat’s motor well Place the outboard in its normal operating while tilting, adjust the tilt limiter cam to limit position. maximum tilt-up. Rotate the tilt limiter cam — pull its tab for- ward and up to REDUCE the amount of tilt Check your adjustment —...
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Page 47: Specifications
SAE J1930 Fuel Requirements 87 Pump Posted AKI (90 RON) – Refer to Oil and Fuel on page 15 TC-W3 NMMA-certified oil or Evinrude/Johnson XD100 oil – Oil – Lubricant Refer to Oil and Fuel on page 15 – Capacity 2.65 qt. -
Page 48: Product Warranty Information
This warranty coverage is available only on Evinrude outboard engines purchased as new and unused from a dealer au- thorized to distribute Evinrude products in the country in which the sale occurred ("Dealer"), and then only after the Bom- bardier specified pre-delivery inspection process has been completed and documented by the purchaser and Dealer. - Page 49 BOMBARDIER LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 2004 EVINRUDE OUTBOARD ENGINES SOLD OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA For a copy of the Limited Warranty, see your Bombardier distributor/dealer authorized to distribute Evinrude products in the country in which the sale occurs. If further assistance is required, please contact Bombardier Customer Support Services, 250 Sea Horse Drive, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085, or the affiliate of Bombardier where the Product was registered for warranty.
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Page 50: California Emission Control Warranty
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT Your Evinrude E-TEC 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. - Page 51 The California Air Resources Board and Bombardier Motor Corporation of America (“Bombardier”) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2004 Evinrude E-TEC outboard. In Cal- ifornia, new outboard engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti- smog standards.
- Page 52 The warranty repairs will be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. For any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities or for the name and location of the nearest authorized Bombardier dealer, contact Bombardier Customer Support Services, 250 Sea Horse Drive, Waukegan, IL 60085, 1-847-689-7090 or visit www.evinrude.com.
- Page 53 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 card provided on this page. Such notification is likewise necessary for your own safety even after expiration of the original warranty, since Bombardier will be in a position to contact you if correction to your outboard becomes necessary.
- Page 54 Product Information...
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Page 55: Confirmation Of Receipt
I understand and agree to be bound with. I am also satisfied with the predelivery set-up and inspection of my Evinrude / Johnson outboard. I have also received a copy of the Operator’s Guide. - Page 56 Product Information...
- Page 57 OWNER’S NOTES...
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Page 58: Readiness Test
Product Information 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 outboard? 3. Do you understand all the safety precautions and instructions contained in this Guide? 4. -
Page 59: Frequently Asked Questions
What fuel octane is recommended for my Evinrude E-TEC outboard? • Evinrude E-TEC outboards require a minimum octane of 87 (U.S.). Use of higher octane fu- els is not harmful, but also not necessary. What kind of oil does my Evinrude E-TEC outboard require? •...
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