25 - 30HP FourStrokes STORAGE
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1. e Place the outboard in water or connect flushing attachment for circulating cooling water Run the engine for ten minutes to fill the engine fuel system 95 STORAGE Attaches to the water intakes provides a fresh water connection when flushing the cooling system or operating the engine Protecting External Outboard Components e Lubricate all outboard components listed in Maintenance Inspection and Maintenance Schedule e Touch up any paint nicks See your dealer for touch up paint e Spray Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricants Corrosion Guard on external metal surfaces except corrosion control anodes Tube Ref No Where Used Part No External metal 92 802878 5 2 a ii 5 Protecting Internal Engine Components e Remove the spark plugs and inject a small amount of engine oil inside of each cylinder e Rotate the flywheel manually several times to distribute the oil in the cylinders Reinstall spark plugs e Change the engine oil Gearcase e Drain and refill the gearcase lubricant refer to Maintenance Gearcase Lubrication Positioning Outboard For Storage Store outboard in an upright vertical position to allow water to drain out of outboard 96 STORAGE If outboard is stored tilted up in freezing temperature trapped cooling water or rain water that may have entered the propeller exhaust outlet in the gearcase could freeze and cause damage to the outboard nes Storage Fo2. STORAGE Storage Preparation The major consideration in preparing your outboard for storage is to protect it from rust corrosion and damage caused by freezing of trapped water The following storage procedures should be followed to prepare your outboard for out of season storage or prolonged storage two months or longer Never start or operate your outboard even momentarily without water circulating through all the cooling water intake holes in the gearcase to prevent damage to the water pump running dry or overheating of the engine FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT Gasoline containing alcohol ethanol or methanol can cause a formation of acid during storage and can damage the fuel system If the gasoline being used contains alcohol it is advisable to drain as much of the remaining gasoline as possible from the fuel tank remote fuel line and engine fuel system Fill the fuel tank and engine fuel system with treated stabilized fuel to help prevent formation of varnish and gum Proceed with following instructions e Portable Fuel Tank Pour the required amount of gasoline stabilizer follow instructions on container into fuel tank Tip fuel tank back and forth to mix stabilizer with the fuel e Permanently Installed Fuel Tank Pour the required amount of gasoline stabilizer follow instructions on container into a separate container and mix with approximately one quart one liter of gasoline Pour this mixture into fuel tank
3. llow the battery manufacturer s instructions for storage and recharging e Remove the battery from the boat and check water level Recharge if necessary e Store the battery in a cool dry place e Periodically check the water level and recharge the battery during storage 97
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