X STORAGE
LONG-TERM STORAGE
(WINTERIZATION)
2) After outboard runs for about 15 seconds,
move throttle grip to IDLE position. Out-
board continues to run at slow idle speed.
WARNING
Outboard must be in NEUTRAL
performing winterization.
Starting outboard in gear can cause
personal injury.
before
If winterizing on a trailer, the propel-
ler must be removed before per-
forming
procedure.
Failure
to
remove propeller can cause per- 3) After outboard runs for another 15 sec-
onds, advance throttle grip to HALF
THROTTLE position. Outboard will accel-
erate to fast idle speed and fog itself.
sonal injury or death.
Winterization prepares your outboard for
long-term off-season storage. During winter-
ization, the engine is “fogged” and extra oil is
used to coat internal engine components.
4)
Allow outboard to run until it shuts itself
OFF automatically (less than one minute).
Winterization requires a specific process of
steps.
Winterization is complete when outboard
shuts itself off.
•
If the outboard DOES NOT shut itself
off, you may not have properly advanced
throttle grip.
Preparation
Your outboard can be winterized in the water.
If winterizing in water, make sure the water • If the engine exceeds 3000 RPM, the out-
intake screens are completely submerged.
1)
board may have been shifted into gear.
If using gasoline, stabilize the engine’s fuel In either event, immediately press STOP
supply. Add 2+4 Fuel Conditioner following button to turn outboard OFF and re-start the
instructions on container. Fill fuel tank.
procedure.
2)
If winterizing on a trailer, remove the pro-
peller. Attach a garden hose to flushing
port and turn on the water. Refer to Flush-
ing on page 32.
After Winterization
1)
After the outboard shuts itself off, remove
emergency stop clip / key switch. Do not
start the outboard again after winterization
is completed.
3)
Outboard must be in NEUTRAL, and shift
linkage must be in NEUTRAL position at all
times during winterization procedure.
2)
If winterizing on a trailer, turn off water
and detach garden hose. Grease propeller
shaft splines with recommended lubricant,
and re-install propeller.
Winterizing Procedure
1)
Advance throttle grip to HALF THROTTLE
position. Start the outboard. Outboard runs IMPORTANT: When winterizing is finished,
at slow idle speed.
leave the outboard in vertical position long
enough to completely drain the powerhead.
3)
Top off oil tank.
Tiller Control – Typical
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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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