Target Audience:
Recreational boaters and commercial operators needing dependable mid-size outboard power
Key Advantage:
Inline 6-cylinder design with triple carburetors delivered strong power for its class
Durability:
Water-cooled system engineered for sustained marine operation
Engine Configuration:
Inline 6-cylinder, 125 horsepower
Displacement:
158.6 cubic inches
Fuel Delivery:
Triple carburetors
Lubrication System:
Included - lubricant types and service procedures
Ignition System:
Included - component testing and adjustment
Fuel System:
Included - carburetor service and fuel delivery
Drive System:
Included - lower unit service and propeller
Cooling System:
Included - water pump and cooling circuit
Electrical System:
Included - wiring, charging, and starting
Powerhead:
Included - cylinder block and internal components
Exhaust System:
Included - exhaust housing and passages
Troubleshooting:
Included - diagnostic guidance for common faults
Maintenance:
Included - scheduled service procedures
Repair:
Included - component removal and replacement
Adjustments:
Included - tuning and linkage settings
Teardown and Assembly:
Included - step-by-step overhauls
Specifications:
Torque, clearance, and fluid values provided
Wiring:
Circuit diagrams and wire routing included
Diagnostics:
Test procedures and values given
Illustrations:
Diagrams and exploded views for reference
Component Identification:
Part names and locations detailed
Replacement Guidance:
Service parts and wear items addressed
Ordering Reference:
N/A - no part numbers catalogued in this manual
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Standard Transmission:
Gear-driven lower unit with forward, neutral, and reverse
Optional Transmission:
N/A - no optional transmission offered
Drive Type:
Outboard lower unit
Gear Selection:
Forward, neutral, reverse
Propeller:
N/A - exact propeller pitch not specified
Crash Test Information:
N/A - not applicable to a marine outboard motor
Active and Passive Features
Kill Switch:
Emergency stop lanyard provision typical of the era
Cowl and Guards:
Engine cowling covers rotating components
Fuel Handling:
Follow marine fuel handling safety practices
Ventilation:
Operate with adequate cooling water flow
Ignition:
Magneto-based ignition system typical of the period
Charging:
Battery charging circuit supplied by stator
Carburetion:
Triple carburetor induction
Infotainment:
N/A - no infotainment system on outboard motors of this era
Assistance Systems:
N/A - no electronic driver assistance available
Gear Lube Change:
Typically every 100 hours or seasonally
Water Pump Service:
Inspect impeller regularly and replace as needed
Spark Plug Service:
Inspect, clean, and replace per operating conditions
Lower Unit Lubricant:
Marine gear lubricant per manufacturer recommendation
Fuel Mix:
Two-stroke oil mixed per specified ratio
Exact Fluid Volumes:
N/A - precise capacities not specified
Cooling System:
Impeller wear reducing water flow
Fuel System:
Carburetor fouling requiring cleaning
Ignition System:
Spark plug and coil degradation over time
Manufacturer:
Evinrude (Outboard Marine Corporation)
Brand Legacy:
Long-established American outboard motor manufacturer
Production Span:
Starflite 125 built 1970-1972
Position in Lineup:
High-output inline 6 model of the Starflite range
Production Location:
N/A - specific plant not specified
