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

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
33
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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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