Raider Operators Manual R40ES-001-15-1
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s.
Dewatering Procedure
1.
Make sure that the shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position.
Open dewatering valve on
side of Raider
2. Hook up fuel line
3. Tilt engine forward into boat (1 to 2 minutes)
4. Open dewatering valves by sliding dewatering lever to back of Raider
5. Let water drain from engine for 2 minutes - pulling engine rope slowly 8-10 times
6. Drop motor to standard running position
7. Pull motor over 10 times slowly with rope pull
8. Push dewatering valve back and hold to push new fuel
9. Keep dewatering valve open
10. Push start button; it will displace remaining water in cylinder
11. When engine tries to start close dewatering valve
12. If no battery available pull until remaining water is displaced using pull starter
13. Start engine
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throttle in ½ position
Note: The Fuel Induction System has fuel bowl that can be viewed to determine
Fuel is present. Also spark plugs should not need changing after being
submersed.
You MUST run the engine after performing the Dewater Procedure to dissipate internal mois-
ture. In other than mission situations, run engine under normal operating conditions for 15 to 40
minutes.
During mission situations, operate as conditions require.
t. Post Submersion Procedure
After your mission, the Raider must be prepared to be returned to nonuse or prepared for your
next mission.
If the RAIDER is re-submersed after your mission and it cannot be serviced, keep it submersed
to avoid prolonged exposure to the atmosphere, until it can be serviced. If the Raider is brought
on deck and i
t can’t be operated or serviced, keep it submerse in fresh water, but get it prepared
for your next mission as soon as possible.
If the RAIDER can be operated on deck, dewater the engine following the procedures in De-
water Procedure; operate the engine for approximately five minutes at full operating tempera-
ture with fresh water. Remove the upper cover to allow the powerhead and other components to
air dry. Whenever possible after use or submersion in sea water, wash entire engine with fresh
water to remove salt deposits and wipe down with a dry cloth. Spray the entire powerhead with
an Anti-Corrosion Spray- recommended
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Corrosion Zero or equivalent. Follow this procedure to
prepare the Raider for your next mission.