Gearcase Lubricant
With outboard in vertical position, check the gear case lubricant level:
- Remove the lubricant level plug. Lubricant must be even with the bottom of the threaded hole.
- A clean tie strap can be used as a “dip stick” if the lubricant level is not obvious.
- Add HPF XR gearcase lubricant as needed.
- Gearcase lubricant level
Oil Level
Make sure oil tank contains an adequate supply of the correct lubricant for the outboard and that the SystemCheck Low Oil Warning test has been performed.
When starting the outboard for the first time, refer to Oil Supply Priming on p. 68.
Trim and Tilt Fluid
Make sure trim and tilt reservoir is full before running outboard:
- Tilt the motor up and engage the tilt support.
- Remove filler cap and check fluid level.
Single Piston Trim System
- Fill cap
- Filler cap
- Single Piston System–Add Evinrude/Johnson Biodegradable TNT Fluid, as needed, to bring level to the bottom of the fill plug threads.
- Three Piston System–Add Power Trim/Tilt Fluid or GM Dexron II, as needed, to bring level to the bottom of the fill plug threads.
Install the fill plug and torque 45 to 55 in. lbs. (5 to 6 N•m).
Correct fluid level must be maintained to ensure operation of the impact protection built into the unit.
