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Raider Outboards Raider Series Owner's Manual

50 horsepower submersible/multi-fuel outboard motor
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  • Page 3 UTBOARD NGINES The Raider series of outboard motors are dedicated to the Marine Raiders established by the United States Marine Corps during WW II and are said by many to be the first United States special operations force. Handpicked from the elite, these men were given specialized training and the best equipment.
  • Page 4 • Easy to maintain and troubleshoot. ISSION Raider Outboards will provide and deliver the most reliable premium products, hands on training, highest quality to the customer and serve as the premier outboard motor company to the U.S. Military; while honoring those who protect, defend, and support our communities and our country.
  • Page 5 DENTIFICATION a. This Raider outboard has been purchased by the Department of Defense. Every motor has been delivered under Form DD-250 which contains individual Serial Numbers and Raider Outboards has a record of every motor delivered. b. Serial Number: In the space provided below, please record the outboard motor's serial number which is indicated on the starboard side of the cylinder block.
  • Page 6 IMITED ARRANTY a. Raider Outboards are fully guaranteed against defective materials and workmanship for the period from the date of the Form DD-250 for one year. The limited warranty will not apply to the normal wear and tear of parts, adjustments, tune-ups, or to any damage caused by: Use or operation NOT conforming to the instructions described in this owner's manual.
  • Page 7 ANUAL a. This owner’s manual provides information that is needed for inspection, procedures to prepare the motor for an operational cycle, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of the Raider 50 Outboard Motor. Additional information about specific systems and parts are described within the service and parts manuals.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS ..............................1 ENERAL NFORMATION Safety Information ..............................1 Notice: Danger/Warning/Caution/Note .........................1 Emergency Stop Switch ............................2 Raider Maintenance Tool Kit ..........................2 Raider Emergency Tool Kit .............................3 Capabilities/Features ..............................4 Specifications ................................6 Components and Controls ............................8 Fuel Requirements .............................. 18 Hazardous Material Requirements........................20 Break-In ................................
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  • Page 10: General Information

    SECTION 1 Owner’s Manual General Information ENERAL NFORMATION AFETY NFORMATION As the operator or coxswain of your craft, first and foremost, you are personally responsible for the safety of the crew, embarked personnel, and any person in the water or in the vicinity of the craft. Safety is paramount in all operations.

  • Page 11: Emergency Stop Switch

    SECTION 1 Owner’s Manual General Information MERGENCY WITCH The Emergency Stop Switch will stall the outboard motor when the stop switch tether is pulled off. This stop switch tether can be attached to the operator of the outboard motor to minimize or prevent injuries from the propeller in case the operator falls overboard.

  • Page 12: Raider Emergency Tool Kit

    SECTION 1 Owner’s Manual General Information AIDER MERGENCY Included with each Raider Outboard Motor is a Raider Emergency Field Kit (EFK). This includes tools for underway troubleshooting and emergency repairs and spare parts. The tools and parts provided are contained inside a small waterproof case designed for easy stowage and is intended to be carried onboard the craft as part of the operational load out.

  • Page 13: Capabilities/Features

    SECTION 1 Owner’s Manual General Information APABILITIES EATURES Multi-fuel Dependent upon fuel available. The Raider 50 HP is capable of using multiple fuel sources for operation. Gasoline, is the recommended fuel but should the mission or situation dictate various types of Heavy Fuel combined with the Raider Additive may be used.
  • Page 14 SECTION 1 Owner’s Manual General Information Tactical Communications Power Interface Power and charge tactical communications systems. Various types of connectors may be installed per the requirement of the operator. Power tactical radio systems through battery eliminators, charge cell phones or even power a spot light. Bolt on Safety Jet Prevents injury to personnel from inadvertent contact with the propeller.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    SECTION 1 Owner’s Manual General Information PECIFICATIONS ITEM RAIDER 50 HP Overall length 45.1 inches (1145 mm) Overall width 13 inches (330.2 mm) Overall height 55.6 inches (1413 mm) (Long Shaft) Weight 178 lbs. (80.7 kg) Transom length 550 mm (21.7 in.) Engine type 2-Stroke Piston Displacement...
  • Page 16 SECTION 1 Owner’s Manual General Information 1. Tilt Handle 10. Oil Plug (lower) 19. Starter Handle 2. Top Cowl 11. Water Strainer 20. Stop Switch 3. Hook Lever 12. Oli Plug (upper) 21. Primer 4. Water Check Port 13. Clamp Bracket 22.

  • Page 17: Components And Controls

    SECTION 1 Owner’s Manual General Information OMPONENTS AND ONTROLS Cowling A removable cover of the outboard motor that provides protection for the powerhead and components during operation and storage. Cowling Latch A mechanism located on the rear portion of the lower engine cover that provides a means to secure the cowling in place.
  • Page 18 SECTION 1 Owner’s Manual General Information Pull Handle and Cord T-Handle grip fixed to the leading end of the pull cord of the recoil starter. Routed through the starter cord opening of the cowling for operator access. This is the primary method used to start the motor.
  • Page 19 SECTION 1 Owner’s Manual General Information Throttle Tension Adjustment A control located on the inboard side of the Tiller Arm. Provides adjustable resistance to movement of the throttle grip and can be set to operator preference. Forward Carry/Grab Handle Located on the forward part of the motor. Provides the operator with a secure means to lift the motor for movement or mounting.
  • Page 20 SECTION 1 Owner’s Manual General Information Dewatering Lever Mechanical lever located on the right side of the motor. When actuated it opens the Dewatering Valve to expel bad fuel overboard and by means of a rod and fingers it opens Decompression Valves on the cylinder head, so that water may be expelled from the cylinders.
  • Page 21 SECTION 1 Owner’s Manual General Information Start Battery AGM Battery, provides 12vdc @ 10Ah with 175CCA for engine starting. Located in the battery bracket mount on the left side of the powerhead under the cowling. Engine Start Button/Switch Push button start switch that utilizes battery voltage to activate an electric starter to spin the flywheel.
  • Page 22 SECTION 1 Owner’s Manual General Information Lock Plate and Lanyard The lock plate must be attached to the engine stop switch for the engine to start and remain running. The lock plate lanyard should be attached to a secure place on the operators clothing.
  • Page 23 SECTION 1 Owner’s Manual General Information Tilt Handle A two-position lever, when in the fully down position will release the motor to be place into the Shallow Running Position or full tilt. When in the up position locks the motor in the down position. Located on the right side of the Swivel Bracket.
  • Page 24 SECTION 1 Owner’s Manual General Information Stern Bracket Anode Made of zinc a highly active metal that attracts electrolytes that would normally corrode and weaken the less active metal. Oil Level Plug Located just Beneath the AV-Plate on the forward portion of the Gearcase.
  • Page 25 SECTION 1 Owner’s Manual General Information Exhaust Outlet The exhaust relief is located above the AV-plate, allowing the prop to run in clean, exhaust-free water. Water Strainer (Set) Located on both sides of the Gearcase. A fabricated beveled opening covered by a plastic screen that allows for the intake of water by the impeller for cooling.
  • Page 26 SECTION 1 Owner’s Manual General Information Anode Trim Tab A fin shaped object attached behind the propeller that serves two functions. Functions as a zinc anode and counter acts the torque pressure generated by the propeller spin that makes steering more difficult. Skeg The lowest point on an outboard motor, improves directional stability.

  • Page 27: Fuel Requirements

    Regardless of what fuel is utilized, the fuel must be mixed with a certified NMMA TC- W3 2-Cycle motor Oil. Raider Outboards provides a specially formulated TC-W3 developed by VP Racing. The Raider Outboards...
  • Page 28 SECTION 1 Owner’s Manual General Information Mix Ratios: Gasoline requires a 50:1 oil to fuel mixture. 16oz per six (6) gallons or about 2.5oz per every one (1) gallon. Heavy Fuel requires a 12:1 Raider Elixir mixture. One (1) can Raider Additive per six (6) gallon of fuel.

  • Page 29: Hazardous Material Requirements

    SECTION 1 Owner’s Manual General Information AZARDOUS ATERIAL EQUIREMENTS Marine Grease NLGI#2 GC/LB Corrosion Zero Isopropyl Alcohol Cleaning Solvent Dielectric grease Marine Lithium Grease Loctite 243, Threadlocker Battery Spray Protector, Permatex thread locking compound, Loctite 272 Permatex, High tack gasket sealant Loctite 242, Threadlocker Lower Unit Gear Oil, API Grade GL-5, SAE 80W-90W TC-W3 2-Cycle Outboard Synthetic Marine Oi...

  • Page 30: Break-In

    Operating the outboard motor without break-in can shorten service life of the product. If any abnormality is experienced during the break-in: Discontinue the operation immediately. Contact Raider Outboards Technical Support for action(s) if necessary. Proper break-in allows outboard motor to deliver it full performance for longer service life.

  • Page 31: Standard Operating Procedures

    Formal documentation provided by Raider Outboards that details the recommended procedures for placing the motor into and out of an operational cycle or mission.

  • Page 32: Pre-Operations Checks

    SECTION 2 Owner’s Manual Standard Operating Procedures PERATIONS HECKS Exterior. Inspect Cowling, Engine Pan, Midsection, and Lower Unit for cracks, defects, or damage. Zinc Anodes. Stern Brackett Anode. Replace if damaged or reduced in size by more than 40%. Trim Tab Anode. Replace if damaged or reduced in size by more than 40%. Control Panel.
  • Page 33 SECTION 2 Owner’s Manual Standard Operating Procedures Gasoline Fuel Mix Ratio. Requires a 50:1 oil to fuel mixture. 16oz per six (6) gallons or about 2.5oz per every one (1) gallon. Use only NMMA TC-W3 2-Cycle motor Oil. Record date of mix, dispose of fuel mixtures older than 90 days.

  • Page 34: Operational Checks

    SECTION 2 Owner’s Manual Standard Operating Procedures PERATIONAL HECKS Pull Start. Start the motor using the Recoil Starter. Electric Start. Start the motor using the Electric Start Push Button. Neutral Safety. Verify that the motor will not start in gear both forward and reverse. Water discharge from check ports.

  • Page 35: Post Operations Checks

    SECTION 2 Owner’s Manual Standard Operating Procedures PERATIONS HECKS Fresh water wash-down. (Salt-Away is recommended). Wash the exterior of the motor with fresh water. Remove the motor cowling and fresh water wash the powerhead. After submersion period ensure fresh water is forced under the flywheel and Recoil Starter. After submersion full extend the Recoil Starter Line/Rope and wash with fresh water.

  • Page 36: Motor Mounting

    SECTION 2 Owner’s Manual Standard Operating Procedures OTOR OUNTING Do not operate the outboard motor until it has been securely mounted on the boat in accordance with the instructions below. Position the outboard motor at the exact center of the transom.

  • Page 37: Propeller Selection

    SECTION 2 Owner’s Manual Standard Operating Procedures ROPELLER ELECTION A propeller must be selected so that the engine rpm measured at wide open throttle while cruising is within the max. operating range; 5,150 to 5,850 rpm. Propeller Size (Diameter Pitch) Mark Inch Heavier Load...

  • Page 38: Starting The Raider 50 Hp

    SECTION 2 Owner’s Manual Standard Operating Procedures 50 HP TARTING THE AIDER The primary means to start the motor is by using the recoil starter. The recoil starter is mounted to the top of the powerhead with the T-Handel pull cord grip fed through the opening in the forward part of the motor cowling.
  • Page 39 SECTION 2 Owner’s Manual Standard Operating Procedures Set the shift lever to Neutral Turn the throttle grip so that the indicator line meets the "START" mark. Ensure dewatering lever is fully forward and locked into position. Pull the starter rope slowly until resistance is met. Give it a sharp tug to start the engine.
  • Page 40 SECTION 2 Owner’s Manual Standard Operating Procedures Carefully turn the throttle grip to "SLOW". Let the motor run at idle for approximately three minutes for warm prior to placing under load. This will ensure all moving surface are at optimal operating temperature and properly lubricated.

  • Page 41: Maneuvering

    SECTION 2 Owner’s Manual Standard Operating Procedures ANEUVERING Idle. Proper idle speed after warm-up operation. Clutch in (In gear) 750 RPM, Clutch off (Out of gear) 900 RPM. Accelerating. Twist the throttle grip on the end of the steering tiller inboard to accelerate. Do not exceed the full-throttle engine speed.

  • Page 42: Trim Adjustments

    SECTION 2 Owner’s Manual Standard Operating Procedures DJUSTMENTS By changing the outboard motor’s drive angle, the vessel’s bow can be made to rise or fall. The performance and stability of a vessel depends a great deal on correctly trimming the motor. The correct trim angle depends on the vessel’s handling characteristics, the sea and loading conditions.
  • Page 43 SECTION 2 Owner’s Manual Standard Operating Procedures Excessive trim up or down may lead to unstable boat operation, potentially causing the steering difficulty that leads to accident during cruising. When testing a trim position, run boat slow initially to see if it can be controlled safely. •...

  • Page 44: Shallow Water Running/Beaching

    SECTION 2 Owner’s Manual Standard Operating Procedures HALLOW ATER UNNING EACHING Place the engine in a modified-up position, nearly at 45 degrees to allow for operations through shallow waters or beaching, where the lower unit may inadvertently contact the bottom. Set the Reverse Lock Lever on the starboard side of the engine swivel mount to "Release"...

  • Page 45: Dewatering

    SECTION 2 Owner’s Manual Standard Operating Procedures EWATERING The Raider 50 HP upon recovery to the surface may be fully operational within 10 minutes. Easy instructions for dewatering are provided affixed to the cowling of every outboard motor. Most Operators, with practice and adherence to the provided instructions, restore the motor to operations within two (2) minutes of surfacing.
  • Page 46 SECTION 2 Owner’s Manual Standard Operating Procedures Post Submersion • Whenever possible after submersion in sea water, upon completion of operational period, wash entire engine and powerhead with fresh water to remove salt deposits, especially under the Recoil Starter and Flywheel where the accumulation of deposits will build up. Raider recommends that your organization use Salt-Away when conducting post submersion maintenance.

  • Page 47: Emergency (Tertiary) Starting

    SECTION 2 Owner’s Manual Standard Operating Procedures MERGENCY ERTIARY TARTING In the event of failure of both the Recoil Starter and the Electric Start function the Raider may be started using a tertiary or emergency starting method. Using the items provided in the Emergency Tool Kit (ETK) follow the following steps.

  • Page 48: Maintenance Requirements

    SECTION 3 Owner’s Manual Maintenance Requirements AINTENANCE EQUIREMENTS Pre and Post Operations Checks should be conducted prior to and after each operational period. These checks are described in detail in Section 2 of this manual. For your organization’s convenience the Pre and Post Operations Sheets are included in the appendices in this manual.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 3 Owner’s Manual Maintenance Requirements ROUBLESHOOTING If you encounter problem with the engine, check the list below and locate the problem you are experiencing. Then follow the suggested remedies. Do not hesitate to contact Raider Technical Support, as professionals advice and assistance is the best way to keep the engine in optimum condition.
  • Page 50 SECTION 3 Owner’s Manual Maintenance Requirements Unstable engine Abnorm- Abnorm- Cannot Difficult to Engine Over- running ally high ally low obtain high start starts, but Poor Idling heating of speed or engine engine engine engine stops soon engine engine speed speeds speeds speed...

  • Page 51: Appendices

    PPENDICES...
  • Page 52 Appendix Alfa Owner’s Manual Pre and Post Operations Checks Motor Serial Date of Motor Hours: Number: Operation: Before placing the Raider Outboard 50 into service and or starting the engine, complete the checks listed in the Preoperational Checklist. The Preoperational Checklist is designed to ensure that the motor and all systems are in proper working order to support motor operation, and to ensure safe and efficient boat operation.
  • Page 53 Appendix Alfa Owner’s Manual Pre and Post Operations Checks • Starter Lock Inspect for damage due to corrosion, lack of maintenance, or abuse. • Lubricate with Friction Surface Marine Grease. • Battery Inspect battery case for damage. • Inspect cables for cracks, chaffing and insulation damage. •...
  • Page 54 Appendix Alfa Owner’s Manual Pre and Post Operations Checks • Inspect component for leaks, damage, or excessive wear. • Inspect Clamps: Ensuring proper fit, note leaks, damage, or Fuel Filter excessive wear. • Inspect Lines: Check for dry rot and chaffing. •...
  • Page 55 Appendix Alfa Owner’s Manual Pre and Post Operations Checks Notes and Discrepancies...
  • Page 56 Raider 50 HP Appendix Alfa Owner’s Manual Pre and Post Operations Check Sheet Motor Serial Date of Motor Hours: Number: Operation: Complete the checks listed in the post-operational checklist. The post-operational checklist is designed to ensure all systems are secured properly and the boat is prepared for future missions. Completed Post Operations Checks (initial)
  • Page 57 Raider 50 HP Appendix Bravo Owner’s Manual Pre and Post Operations Check Sheet Notes and Discrepancies...

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