How often should an Evinrude E-TEC 115 to 200 hp be serviced?

The factory schedule lists: Every 300 hours or every three years. In Hawaiʻi's salt water we do a full yearly service every 200 hours or 1 year, whichever comes first, and a new engine needs its first (break-in) service.

When should the water pump impeller be replaced on an Evinrude E-TEC 115 to 200 hp?

The factory schedule says to inspect it at 300 hours. In Hawaiʻi's warm salt water we replace it every 200 hours or 1 year, whichever comes first, because a worn impeller is the most common cause of overheating.

What is the idle speed of an Evinrude E-TEC 115 to 200 hp?

115: 550 ± 50 r/min. 150, 175, 200: 500 ± 50 r/min. Full throttle range 115: 5500 to 6000 r/min; 150 to 200: 4850 to 5850 r/min. RPM limit 6250.

What is the propeller nut torque on an Evinrude E-TEC 115 to 200 hp?

With keeper: 70 to 80 ft·lb (95 to 109 N·m). Without keeper: 120 to 144 lb·in (13.6 to 16.3 N·m), then tighten to line up the cotter pin; do not loosen. New cotter pin. Triple-Guard on the prop shaft.

Evinrude E-TEC 115 to 200 hp (60° V4 and V6) service guide

Oil, gear oil, spark plugs and the service schedule for the Evinrude E-TEC 115 to 200 hp (60° V4 and V6) (115 to 200 hp, two-stroke), from the factory service manual, plus how we service it in Hawaiʻi.

Models covered: Evinrude E-TEC 60° V models: 115 hp V4, 105.4 cu in (1727 cm³), and 150, 175 and 200 hp V6, 158.2 cu in (2592 cm³). Model list: E115DPLSCR, E115DSLSCR (S gearcase), E115DBXSCR, E115DPXSCR, E115DCXSCS (O, O CR); E150 (O, L, L2, M, M2, M CR, M2 CR, including E150DHL and E150HSL); E175 and E200 (O, M, M2, M CR, M2 CR).

Quick answers

What spark plug does an Evinrude E-TEC 115 to 200 hp use?: Champion QC10WEP.
How often should an Evinrude E-TEC 115 to 200 hp be serviced?: The factory schedule lists: Every 300 hours or every three years. In Hawaiʻi's salt water we do a full yearly service every 200 hours or 1 year, whichever comes first, and a new engine needs its first (break-in) service.
When should the water pump impeller be replaced on an Evinrude E-TEC 115 to 200 hp?: The factory schedule says to inspect it at 300 hours. In Hawaiʻi's warm salt water we replace it every 200 hours or 1 year, whichever comes first, because a worn impeller is the most common cause of overheating.
What is the idle speed of an Evinrude E-TEC 115 to 200 hp?: 115: 550 ± 50 r/min. 150, 175, 200: 500 ± 50 r/min. Full throttle range 115: 5500 to 6000 r/min; 150 to 200: 4850 to 5850 r/min. RPM limit 6250.
What is the propeller nut torque on an Evinrude E-TEC 115 to 200 hp?: With keeper: 70 to 80 ft·lb (95 to 109 N·m). Without keeper: 120 to 144 lb·in (13.6 to 16.3 N·m), then tighten to line up the cotter pin; do not loosen. New cotter pin. Triple-Guard on the prop shaft.

Maintenance specs

Gearcase capacity	"S" type 31.6 fl oz (935 ml); V4 "M" type 43.0 fl oz (1270 ml); V6 "M" type 44.0 fl oz (1300 ml); "M" type counter rotation 41 fl oz (1220 ml); "O" type 33.1 fl oz (980 ml); "L" type 33.1 fl oz (980 ml). Fill from the drain/fill hole until it appears at the level hole.
Gearcase level and drain/fill plugs	60 to 84 lb·in (7 to 9.5 N·m), new seals
Gearcase leak test (lube drained)	Pressure 3 to 6 psi (21 to 42 kPa); if no leak, raise to 16 to 18 psi (110 to 124 kPa). Vacuum 3 to 5 in Hg (76 to 127 mm); gearcase must hold a minimum of 15 in Hg (381 mm).
Spark plug	Champion QC10WEP.
Spark plug torque	15 ft·lb (20 N·m), Triple-Guard grease on the gasket surface. Indexed: open side of the ground electrode faces the injector; if the mark is in the shaded area you may go up to 30 ft·lb (41 N·m) and no more, else try another plug.
Idle speed in gear (EMM)	115: 550 ± 50 r/min. 150, 175, 200: 500 ± 50 r/min. Full throttle range 115: 5500 to 6000 r/min; 150 to 200: 4850 to 5850 r/min. RPM limit 6250.
Water pressure	21 psi minimum at 3000 r/min. Flushing hose inlet pressure 20 to 40 psi (140 to 275 kPa).
Propeller nut	With keeper: 70 to 80 ft·lb (95 to 109 N·m). Without keeper: 120 to 144 lb·in (13.6 to 16.3 N·m), then tighten to line up the cotter pin; do not loosen. New cotter pin. Triple-Guard on the prop shaft.

Service schedule

The factory maintenance intervals, with what is replaced and what is checked at each. Rows marked Hawaiʻi are our shop's yearly service for salt water use.

Every 200 hours or 1 year (our Hawai‘i yearly service) Hawai‘i

Replace: fuel filter, oil filter, gear case oil, gear case plug gaskets, propeller cotter pin, water pump impeller

Check: spark plugs, anodes
Every 300 hours or every three years

Replace: fuel filter, oil filter, gear case oil, gear case plug gaskets, propeller cotter pin, water pump impeller

Check: spark plugs, anodes

We replace the water pump impeller at every service from 200 hours up, which can be sooner than the factory schedule, because of Hawaiʻi’s warm salt water.

Source: Evinrude E-TEC 115 to 200 hp service manual. Specs can change by model year and serial number, so always confirm your exact model from the serial tag on the clamp bracket.

Evinrude E-TEC 115 to 200 hp (60° V4 and V6) service guide

Quick answers

Maintenance specs

Service schedule

Every 200 hours or 1 year (our Hawai‘i yearly service) Hawai‘i

Every 300 hours or every three years

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