Max RPMs

[R Williams]

Performing a tune up and cannot find the Max RPMs for this little engine. Anyone know?
1979 15HP outboard Evinrude
Model # 15954E
Thanks

 

[OptsyEagle]

Re: Max RPMs

This spec sheet is for a 1977 15Hp and it's WOT operating range is 5500 to 6500 rpm.

http://www.old-omc.de/j_1977/seite_29.jpg

I suspect yours would be about the same.

 

[R Williams]

Re: Max RPMs

Thanks, I don't think it has seen that many RPMs in a while. We'll see what happens after the tune up.