Before embarking on a boat trip one has to make sure all tools are packed up and ready for any contingency. However, being able to utilize these tools in relation to the mechanical problems with the device they can be applied to is a problem in itself. There are few environments as dangerous as open water when it comes to human transportation. The vessel you choose for the journey is often not a cheap purchase, but what you absolutely cannot afford is not paying attention to its behavior, especially when a crucial element such as the Evinrude E-TEC 115 horsepower outboard engine is concerned.
An ETEC 115HP outboard engine is a tool, first and foremost. When working as intended, it can get you from point A to point B without a hitch. As every tool, it comes in different shapes and sizes, all sharing a common purpose. No matter if they power large boats, if they’re highly portable units applicable to dinghies, if they work on propane, gasoline, electricity (for example, on lakes where gasoline engines are prohibited), the goal that interests the end user is the same: running the boat.
It is important to differentiate between several types of Evinrude download manuals, covering vast range of models, and differing in complexity and purpose.
- Owner’s Manual is a booklet that comes with engine purchase. It is a useful, albeit basic overview of the engine’s main features, specification and general maintenance outline.
- Owner’s Workshop Manual is geared at enthusiasts who wish to learn more about repairing and maintaining the engine they bought, and comes with detailed assembly/disassembly instructions based on factory-default specifications.
- Factory Service Manual, or FSM, is a term that represents instructional pieces that were not originally available to public. They were issued by manufacturers to dealerships so that the mechanics there knew how to fix the products they were selling.
- Repair Manual has the instructions enabling both the professional and the enthusiast to do thorough outboard engine repairs, providing both the extensive specifications and step-by-step instructions. As such, it is held in high regard by both user groups.
It is important to note that an amateur can never replace a professional. Even if the owner of the boat is a highly skilled mechanic in his own right, sometimes the breakdown can require repairs impossible to perform during the trip itself. No manual is foolproof, nor is it intended to be. What it aims to do instead is to provide the owner of the device with a clear outline of engine’s features, and offer detailed instructions about what can be done when the need arises. Sometimes even a temporary fix can make a dramatic difference between running and stalling.
The keyword here is preparation. Every E-TEC 115 outboard engine is designed with the environment in mind, and understanding this is crucial when mounting it on your vessel. It is a self-contained unit that operates as a part of a larger whole, and a good manual will, by going into details, provide the clearer understanding of the vessel it’s mounted upon.
Downloadable repair manuals are also available for the following models:
| 2007 115 Evinrude E-TEC | 2008 115 Evinrude E-TEC | 2009 115 Evinrude E-TEC |
| 2010 115 Evinrude E-TEC | 2011 115 Evinrude E-TEC | 2010 115 Evinrude E-TEC |
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