BRP 2011 WRL, User Manual

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Maintenance
PRE-SEASON CHECK
Prepare your outboard for a season of reliable
service by performing a general check and a
few preventive maintenance procedures.
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
replaced. See your Dealer.
IMPORTANT: Gearcase lubricant is thick
and clear. Do not confuse this with engine oil,
which may normally appear on the skeg after
performing the long-term (winterization) stor-
age procedure.
Anticorrosion anodes — Check condition.
Refer to Anti-Corrosion Anodes on page
30.
Battery — Charge fully.
Review your outboard’s warning system self-
test routine. During your preseason start-up,
make sure the warning system self-tests
properly. If it does not, see your Dealer.
Do not run your outboard—
even for a brief start-up—without supply-
ing water to it.
Following Operation on page 20, start the
outboard. If the outboard was auto-winter-
ized, it will smoke for a short time after the first
start of the season.
Let engine idle and observe running quality. If
poor, refer to Troubleshooting on page 43 or
see your Dealer.
Let engine idle and confirm water pump oper-
ation. Water must flow from the water pump
indicator in a steady stream. If it does not,
shut off the outboard and investigate. Refer to
Emergency Stop Switch on page 20.
Stop the outboard and check the fuel system
for leaks.
WARNING
Do not use a booster battery and
jumper cables to start the outboard.
Gasoline fumes can cause explo-
sion and fire, resulting in property
damage, personal injury or death.
NOTICE
WARNING
Failure to check for fuel leakage
could allow a leak to go undetected,
resulting in fire or explosion.