Evinrude 30 HORSEPOWER MFE, Operator'S Manual

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Using The Evinrude MFE Outboard
5) Pull starter handle slowly until starter en-
gages. Continue pulling with firm pressure
to force water out of the engine.
6) When the engine begins to turn freely, pull
an additional 8-20 times. This will help
drain water that might be trapped in the cyl-
inders.
7) Tilt outboard to the normal running posi-
tion.
8) Replace engine cut–off switch clip and
tether cord.
9) Squeeze primer bulb several times until
definite resistance is felt.
10)With twist grip in the slowest position, pull
starter handle to start engine.
11)After engine has run at IDLE speed for 30-
60 seconds, turn drain valves to the RUN
position.
DO NOT run the outboard with
the drain valves in the DRAIN position
more than 3 minutes. Engine damage can
result.
12)Continue to run under normal operating
conditions (boat on plane) for at least 30
minutes (2500 RPM or above).
IMPORTANT: You MUST run the outboard
after the de-water procedure to dry out inter-
nal moisture.
13)Stop engine and run the
Winterizing Pro-
cedure on p. 42.
POST-SUBMERSION SERVICING
When an outboard has been submerged, it
MUST be serviced before storage.
If the outboard has been in salt water:
• Run the engine for approximately five min-
utes in fresh water at full operating temper-
ature. Refer to Short-Term Storage
(Between Uses) on p. 41.
• Spray the entire engine with fresh water to
remove salt deposits.
After five submersions, the flywheel must be
removed and the valley between the crank-
shaft and the stator windings must be
cleaned.
PROLONGED SUBMERSION
Prolonged submersion at depths beyond one
meter may cause engine damage.
If prolonged submersion occurs, even if the
engine can be started, the engine must be
disassembled and cleaned.
DO NOT attempt to start the outboard if sand
or silt may have entered the engine. Disas-
semble and clean.
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