Maintenance
SPARK PLUGS
WARNING
Extra engine oil is used during the winteriza-
tion procedure. Some excess oil may appear
on the skeg below the gearcase area. This is
normal.
Avoid potential oil stains by placing a shop
towel or suitable container under the propel-
ler and skeg for the duration of the storage.
The ignition system presents a seri-
ous shock hazard. Use caution to
avoid injury from shock or injury
resulting from your reaction to
shock. Do not handle primary or
secondary
ignition
components
while the engine is cranking or run-
ning.
PRE-SEASON CHECK
Remove your outboard from storage and pre-
pare it for a season of reliable service by per-
forming a general check and a few preventive
maintenance procedures.
Spark plugs should be serviced by qualified
personnel. Incorrect spark plug maintenance
can lead to engine damage.
IMPORTANT:
Replacement spark plugs
MUST be installed following the indexing pro-
cedure in the service manual.
Examine all loosened or removed hardware.
Replace damaged or missing parts with
Evinrude/Johnson Genuine Parts or equiva-
lent. Check the gearcase for leakage. If leak-
age is evident, the gearcase seals should be Marine Engine Duty Cycles
replaced.
The International Council of Marine Industry
IMPORTANT: Gearcase lubricant is thick Associations (ICOMIA) Standard No. 36-88
and clear. Do not confuse this with engine oil, specifies a marine engine duty cycle based on
which may normally appear on the skeg after documented studies. A duty cycle is a profile
performing the long-term (winterization) stor- of engine running and usage. This duty cycle
age procedure.
is used to determine average spark plug lon-
gevity and maintenance requirements for
Evinrude E-TEC outboards.
Anticorrosion anodes — Check condition.
Refer to Anti-Corrosion Anodes on page
24.
ICOMIA Marine Engine Duty Cycle
IMPORTANT: Do not run your outboard—
even for a brief start-up—without supplying
water to it. Water pump damage can occur in
just a few seconds.
Following Engine Starting on page 16, start
the outboard. If the outboard was winterized,
it may smoke briefly on the first start of the
season. Let it idle while you:
Engine Speed as
Percentage of Rated
Speed (RPM)
Time at Specified RPM
(Percentage of total
engine running time)
IDLE
40%
60%
80%
100%
40%
25%
15%
14%
6%
Observe running quality. If poor, refer to
Troubleshooting on page 35.
IMPORTANT: Some running profiles and
conditions can lead to spark plug wear sooner
than expected. Depending on your specific
usage, the spark plug maintenance schedule
may require adjustment.
Confirm water pump operation. Water must
flow from the water pump indicator in a steady
stream. If it does not, shut off the outboard
and investigate. Refer to Engine Overheat-
ing on page 24.
Stop the outboard and check the fuel system
for leaks.
WARNING
Failure to check for fuel leakage
could allow a leak to go undetected,
resulting in fire or explosion.
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| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Evinrude Brand Manuals, Evinrude MFE Manual, Evinrude Outboard Manual |
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| Tags | Evinrude 55 hp, Evinrude MJRL, Evinrude MRL |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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