Product Manual

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).
NOTICE
Without sufficient cooling water, the engine, the water pump, and other
components will overheat and suffer damage. Provide a sufficient supply of
water to the water inlets during operation.
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 the following instructions.
• Pour the required amount of gasoline stabilizer (follow instructions on
container) into the fuel tank. Tip the fuel tank back and forth to mix the
stabilizer with the fuel.
• Place the outboard in water. Run the engine for ten minutes to fill the
engine fuel system.
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.
STORAGE
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