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Maintenance
Storage
You must protect against natural environmen-
tal conditions that can be damaging to an out-
board. Your warranty does not cover engine
failure caused by these conditions.
Winterization prepares your outboard for
long-term off-season storage. During winteri-
zation, the engine is “fogged” and extra oil is
used to coat internal engine components. Re-
fer to Long-Term Storage (Winterization)
on page 63.
Stabilize the fuel supply. Fuel remaining in
your fuel tank can oxidize, resulting in loss of
octane and fuel system deposits.
Use Evinrude 2+4 Fuel Conditioner to prevent
gum and varnish deposits from forming in fuel
system components. Refer to Operation on
page 24.
If the outboard is laid down for transportation
or storage, the oiling system must be primed
before reusing the outboard. Refer to Prim-
ing the Oil System on page 20.
Short-Term Storage
(Between Uses)
If you must tilt the outboard to remove it from
the water, lower it and allow the cooling sys-
tem to drain completely as soon as you clear
the launch area. Between uses, store your
outboard in a vertical position.
WARNING
DO NOT run the engine indoors or with-
out adequate ventilation or permit
exhaust fumes to accumulate in con-
fined areas. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide which, if inhaled, can
cause serious brain damage or death.
WARNING
Prevent injury from moving engine com-
ponents. Before starting the outboard:
• Shift it to NEUTRAL.
• Keep hands, clothes, and hair clear of
powerhead.
Remove the propeller.
NOTICE
Temperature and humidity changes
during storage period can cause corro-
sion of internal engine components.
WARNING
Prevent injury from moving engine com-
ponents. Before starting the outboard:
• Shift it to NEUTRAL.
• Keep hands, clothes, and hair clear of
powerhead.
Remove the propeller.
WARNING
If engine is equipped with a quick-dis-
connect fuel hose, you MUST disconnect
the fuel hose from the engine and the
fuel tank to prevent fuel leaks:
• Whenever the engine is NOT being
used
• Whenever the engine is being trailered
• Whenever the engine is in storage
A small amount of fuel may be released
when the fuel connector is discon-
nected.
Store fuel tanks in well-ventilated areas,
away from heat sources and open
flames.
Prevent escape of fuel or fuel vapors
which could accidentally ignite.
Close the vent screw of the fuel tank cap
(if equipped).
Do not allow disconnected fuel hoses to
leak fuel.
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