2011 Evinrude 55 hp MFE MRL MJRL Outboard Boat Motor Owners Manual

X SUBMERSION  AND RECOVERY
SUBMERSION AND RECOVERY
The MFE outboard is NOT a submersible en-   DE-WATER PROCEDURE
gine. However, due to the  extreme operating
Place shift lever in NEUTRAL and remove the
conditions  this   engine  may  experience,   a
crankcase drain system has been provided to
allow  the  engine  to  be  de-watered  should
submersion occur during deployment or acci-
dental rollover.
emergency stop clip and lanyard.
Twist throttle grip to slowest idle position.
This system allows the operator to quickly re-
move  water  and  re-start  the  engine  in  an
emergency situation.  In  most cases  the en-
gine can be returned to normal operation with-
out damage.
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Submersion of the outboard should be avoid-
ed if possible. Damage could occur to the en-
gine
wiring
harness
and
water
could
contaminate the oiling system. Extended sub-
mersion, particularly in salt water, could result
in corrosion  of internal  components such as
piston rings, cylinder sleeves, and bearings.
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Once  an outboard  has  been  submerged in
fresh or  salt water,  it  must be  serviced and
started within three (3) hours of recovery. Im-
mediate  service can  minimize the  corrosive
effect that air has on the polished surfaces of
the crankshaft, connecting  rods, and internal
powerhead bearings.
1.
Turn the  drain valves  forward to the  DRAIN
position.
Slowest idle position
IMPORTANT: If the outboard cannot be start-
ed or  serviced immediately,  it should  be re-
submerged in  fresh water to avoid  exposure
to the atmosphere.
Tilt outboard to the full tilt position and turn so
the drain valves are on the lowest side.
CAUTION
To  avoid   outboard   falling  during   de-
water   procedure,   tilt/run  lever   MUST
remain in the TILT position.
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CategoriesBRP Brand Manuals, Evinrude Brand Manuals, Evinrude MFE Manual, Evinrude Outboard Manual
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Model Year2011
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