Product Manual
Table Of Contents
- 5 HP FourStroke Propane
- Welcome
- Read This Manual Thoroughly
- Notice
- Safety and Regulatory Notices
- Warranty Message
- Copyright and Trademark Information
- Identification Records
- General Information
- Installation
- Transporting
- Fuel and Oil
- Features and Controls
- Operation
- Maintenance
- Outboard Care
- EPA Emissions Regulations
- Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
- Flushing the Cooling System
- Top Cowl Removal and Installation
- Corrosion Control Anode
- Exterior Care
- Fuel System
- Propeller Replacement
- Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement
- Lubrication Points
- Changing Engine Oil
- Gearcase Lubrication
- Submerged Outboard
- Storage
- Owner Service Assistance
- Maintenance Log
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).
Protecting External Outboard Components
•
Lubricate all outboard components listed in Maintenance ‑ Inspection
and Maintenance Schedule.
•
Touch up any paint nicks. See your dealer for touch‑up paint.
• Spray Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricants Corrosion Guard on
external metal surfaces (except corrosion control anodes).
Tube Ref
No.
Description Where Used Part No.
120
Corrosion Guard External metal surfaces 92-802878 55
Protecting Internal Engine Components
•
Remove the spark plug and inject a small amount of engine oil inside the
cylinder.
• Rotate the flywheel manually several times to distribute the oil in the
cylinder. Install spark plug.
• Change the engine oil.
Gearcase
•
Drain and refill the gearcase lubricant (refer to Gearcase Lubricant).
STORAGE
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