Service Manual 25-30 HP E-TEC Installation And Predelivery [Running Checks]

DO NOT run outboard without a water supply to the outboard’s cooling system. Cooling system and/or powerhead damage could occur.

DANGER DO NOT run the engine indoors or without adequate ventilation or permit exhaust fumes to accumulate in confined areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which, if inhaled, can cause serious brain damage or death.

DANGER Contact with a rotating propeller is likely to result in serious injury or death. Assure the engine and prop area is clear of people and objects before starting engine or operating boat. Do not allow anyone near a propeller, even when the engine is off. Blades can be sharp and the propeller can continue to turn even after the engine is off.

Perform running checks of the fuel system by following these steps:
• Squeeze fuel primer bulb until hard or activate electric primer. Observe all fuel hoses and connections. Repair any leaks.
• Start outboard. Inspect all hoses and connections. Repair any leaks or misrouted hoses immediately.

Check emergency stop function. With outboard running at IDLE, pull safety lanyard from emergency stop switch. Outboard must stop immediately.

Make sure that control can be easily moved into all gear and throttle settings. Do not shift remote control when outboard is not running.

Make certain that the outboard will not start when in gear. The start-in-gear prevention feature is required by the United States Coast Guard to help prevent personal injuries.

Start outboard and shift to FORWARD.

Turn outboard OFF while control is in FORWARD.

Try to restart the outboard. Outboard should not start.

Shift back to NEUTRAL and restart outboard.

Shift to REVERSE. Turn outboard OFF while control is in REVERSE.

Try to restart the outboard. Outboard should not start.

Confirm accuracy of tachometer reading.
• Adjust dial on back of tachometer to required setting (the outboard should not be running).

Outboard Model	Tachometer Setting
25–300 HP	6 Pulse or 12 Pole

A steady stream of water should flow from the overboard indicator.

1. Water pump overboard indicator

An outboard run at idle speed should achieve a temperature based on the engine’s thermostatic control. In general, the powerhead temperature should reach at least 104°F (40°C) after five minutes of idling. Check that the powerhead reaches idle temperature. Refer to SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS on p. 10.

Make sure the outboard idles within the specified idle RPM range. If the outboard is run on a flushing device, the idle speed and quality may not be representative of actual in water use.

When the outboard is delivered, refer the customer to the break-in information in the Operator’s Guide.

The Engine Management Module (EMM) automatically supplies extra oil to the engine during the first two hours of operation, above 2000 RPM.

Use Evinrude Diagnostics software to confirm that the break-in program has been started. Refer to Oil Control Settings on p. 92.