Maintenance
SPARK PLUGS
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.
WARNING
The ignition system presents a serious
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 crank-
ing or running.
PRE-SEASON CHECK
Spark plugs should be serviced by qualified
personnel. Incorrect spark plug maintenance
can lead to engine damage.
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.
IMPORTANT:
Replacement spark plugs
Examine all loosened or removed hardware. MUST be installed following the indexing pro-
Replace damaged or missing parts with cedure in the service manual.
Evinrude/Johnson Genuine Parts or equiva-
lent. Check the gearcase for leakage. If leak-
Marine Engine Duty Cycles
age is evident, the gearcase seals should be
The International Council of Marine Industry
Associations (ICOMIA) Standard No. 36-88
replaced.
IMPORTANT: Gearcase lubricant is thick specifies a marine engine duty cycle based on
and clear. Do not confuse this with engine oil, documented studies. A duty cycle is a profile
which may normally appear on the skeg after of engine running and usage. This duty cycle
performing the long-term (winterization) stor- is used to determine average spark plug lon-
age procedure.
gevity and maintenance requirements for
Evinrude E-TEC outboards.
Anticorrosion anodes — Check condition.
Refer to Anti-Corrosion Anodes on page
23.
ICOMIA Marine Engine Duty Cycle
Engine Speed as
Percentage of Rated
Speed (RPM)
Time at Specified RPM
(Percentage of total
engine running time)
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:
Observe running quality. If poor, refer to
Troubleshooting on page 35.
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 23.
IDLE
40%
60%
80%
100%
40%
25%
15%
14%
6%
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.
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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| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual. Marine Operator's Engine Guide. |
| Tags | Evinrude 55 hp, Evinrude MJRL, Evinrude MRL |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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