2008 Evinrude E-TEC 55MFE Technical Manual, Page 64Get this manual
MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION removing the lower, drainfill plugA tie strap can be used to check lubricant levelamount of water from normal water vapor condensation within the gearcaseRefer to GEARCASE LEAK TEST on p242Overheated lubricant will have black color and burned odorInternal gearcase inspection is recommended when lubricant is contaminated or shows signs of failure
Filling
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Refer to the INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE on p58 for service frequency and recommended lubricantsSecure the gearcase in vertical positionRemove the lubricant level plug and the lubricant drainfill plugSlowly fill the gearcase with gearcase lube through the drainfill hole until it appears at the oil level holeFilling the gearcase too quickly can cause air pockets and the gearcase may not fill completelyClean plug seal area and install the lubricant level plug and new seal, then the lubricant drainfill plug and new sealTighten them to torque of 60 to 84 inlbs(7 to 9.5 Nm)
Remove the lubricant level plug, then the lubricant drainfill plug, and drain the lube from the gearcase into container1Lubricant level plug 2Lubricant drainfill plug 001993