MFE_30_Dewatering_Procedure.pdf

Starting MFE 30 Following Submersion

� Mount motor on transom � Put motor in Neutral � Turn Motor to Port Side � Turn both forward (crankcase) dewatering valves 90 degrees out to open position � Push both head dewatering actuators IN to the open position � Tilt engine up to horizontal position � Allow water to drain for 2 minutes � Lower motor to vertical position � Connect fuel hose � Check that fuel select switch is in correct position � Put throttle at minimum (idle) � Prime fuel supply with primer bulb � Pull crank rope slowly to full extension, 6 times � Prime fuel supply again with bulb � Pull crank rope vigorously to start � Once started, close forward (crankcase) dewatering valves � Head dewatering valves should close themselves when RPM goes above idle.