2008 Evinrude E-TEC 55MFE Technical Manual, Page 67Get this manual
MAINTENANCE STORAGE
STORAGE
IMPORTANT: DO NOT start outboard without a
water supply to the outboard's cooling systemCooling system andor powerhead damage could occur
Software Control Method
Winterization can also be run using Evinrude Diagnostics softwareWith the outboard running, start the process at the SettingsAdjustments screen and follow the instructions
Fuel System Treatment (gasoline only)
Stabilize the boat's fuel supply with Evinrude Johnson 2+4 Fuel Conditioner following the instructions on the container
IMPORTANT: If outboard has been run with
alternative fuels, it must be run with gasoline for minimum of 20 minutes before being placed in storage
Internal Engine Treatment
Remove the propeller, attach garden hose to flushing port and turn on waterEvinrude MFE models are designed to be selfwinterizing using either of the following methods: