Gearcase Lubricant
With outboard vertical, check the gearcase 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.
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- Gearcase lubricant level
Oil Level
Make sure oil tank contains an adequate supply of the correct lubricant for the outboard and that the LOW OIL warning has been tested. Refer to Oil Requirements on p. 52.
When starting the outboard for the first time, refer to Oil Supply Priming on p. 54.
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.
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Single Ram Trim System
- Fill cap
- Single Ram System–Add Evinrude/Johnson Biodegradable TNT Fluid, as needed, to bring level to the bottom of the fill plug threads.
Install the fill plug and tighten to a torque of 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.
