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Using Your E-TEC Outboard
OIL AND FUEL
OIL REQUIREMENTS OILING SYSTEM
If the oil hose is disconnected for any reason,
seal it to prevent spillage. Install a cap on the
hose fitting to prevent contamination.
You must use an oil tank equipped with a filter
and an oil supply hose. The oil system must
be purged if air is in the oil supply hose. Refer
to Priming the Oil System on page 15.
Install the oil tank following the instructions
provided with the unit.
IMPORTANT: Consider the installation loca-
tion of the oil tank carefully. The oil tank is
vented to the atmosphere. To avoid serious
powerhead damage, be sure the oil tank is in-
stalled in a location that does not allow con-
stant exposure to sunlight, rain, bilge water, or
spray. Periodically inspect the oil tank for evi-
dence of water.
Evinrude/Johnson Brand Oils
Evinrude/Johnson outboard oils are formulat-
ed to give best engine performance while
controlling piston and combustion chamber
deposits, providing superior lubrication, and
ensuring maximum spark plug life.
The following outboard oils are recommend-
ed for use in your Evinrude E-TEC outboard:
• Evinrude/Johnson XD100;
• Evinrude/Johnson XD50; or
• Evinrude/Johnson XD30.
Evinrude/Johnson XD100 Oil
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.
Oil consumption is reduced if the outboard is
programmed for exclusive use of Evinrude/
Johnson XD100 as compared to using a con-
ventional oil.
IMPORTANT: If your EMM has been pro-
grammed for Evinrude/Johnson XD100,
DO NOT use any other oil unless in an emer-
gency. If Evinrude/Johnson XD100 is tempo-
rarily unavailable, a one-time-only use of an
oil that meets NMMA TC-W3 certification
standards is allowed. If you discontinue using
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.
If the “LOW OIL” warning light illuminates,
you have approximately five hours of normal
operation before running out of oil. Refill the
oil tank at next convenient opportunity.
Always “top off” your oil tank prior to pro-
longed usage or long trips.
New outboards are programmed to use addi-
tional oil during the first two hours of opera-
tion above 2000 RPM.
IMPORTANT: When operating in conditions
under 32°F (0°C), Evinrude/Johnson XD100
oil must be used.
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