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i. After Submersion
After submersion or after a 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 sub-
mersed until it can be serviced to avoid prolonged exposure to the atmosphere. If the Raider
is brought on deck and it 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. Follow these procedures to prepare the Raider for
your next mission.
Dewater the engine following the procedures in
Dewater Procedure
.
Operate the engine for approximately five minutes at full operating temperature with
fresh water.
Whenever possible after use or submersion in sea water, wash entire engine and
powerhead with fresh water to remove salt deposits, especially under the flywheel where
the accumulation of deposits will build up. Wipe down with a dry cloth.
Spray the entire powerhead with a liberal coat of
Anti-Corrosion Spray penetrant/lubricant or equivalent. Spray
6 & 1 Penetrating Lubricant or equivalent under the flywheel.
Leave the upper cover off, when possible to allow the powerhead and other components
to air dry.
Serial Numbers on Raider:
Can be found on each transom mount for identification.
