MAINTENANCE
STORAGE
STORAGE
it.
WARNING
Lt.
To
prevent injury from contact with rotat-
ing
propeller, remove the propeller before
flushing.
IMPORTANT:
DO
NOT start outboard without a
water
supply to the outboard's cooling system.
Cooling system and/or powerhead damage could
occur.
Fuel System Treatment
Stabilize the boat's fuel supply with
Evinrude/Johnson 2+4 Fuel Conditioner following
the instructions
on
the container.
START outboard and
RUN
at IDLE speed for five
minutes to ensure that the entire
fuel system
is
filled with the storage mixture.
Proceed with Internal Engine Treatment.
Internal Engine Treatment
Check level and condition
of
crankcase oil.
Change oil and filter if required. Refer
to
INSPEC-
TION
AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
on
p. 46.
Use Evinrude/Johnson Storage Fogging Oil to
prevent corrosion of
internal engine components
during periods of storage.
Remove spark
plugs and spray a liberal amount of
Evinrude/Johnson
Storage Fogging Oil into the
spark
plug holes.
62
Turn the flywheel
in
a clockwise direction to dis-
tribute the fogging
oil throughout the cylinders.
Install
and torque the spark plugs.
If
outboard
is
equipped with a portable fuel tank,
disconnect
fuel hose from outboard and tank.
IMPORTANT:
DO
NOT restart outboard until it
goes back into service.
If the outboard
is
removed from boat, examine all
loosened
and removed hardware. Replace dam-
aged or
missing parts with genuine
Evinrude/Johnson parts or
equivalent.
Additional Recommendations
• Replace gearcase lubricant.
•
Remove and inspect propeller.
• Clean
and grease propeller shaft.
• Lubricate all grease fittings and linkages.
• Clean
or replace fuel filter element.
• Inspect
outboard and controls. Replace all dam-
aged and worn components. Refer to manufac-
turer's maintenance and
lubrication
recommendations.
•
Touch
up
painted surfaces as needed. Coat
outer painted surfaces with automotive wax.
• Store outboard
in
upright (vertical) position.
• Check for fuel leakage.
Lt.
WARNING
Lt.
Failure to check for fuel leakage could
allow
a leak to go undetected, resulting
in
fire or explosion.
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