COLD WEATHER OR EXTENDED STORAGE
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Power Package Lay‑up
IMPORTANT: This service should be performed by an authorized
Mercury Marine dealer.
!
CAUTION
Avoid engine or sterndrive damage; Do not operate the engine without
water flowing through the seawater pickup pump. The pump impeller
can be damaged and damage to the engine or sterndrive unit may
result.
IMPORTANT: Before starting the engine, attach a water source to the
seawater pickup pump. Follow all warnings and flushing attachment
procedures stated in the
Flushing Cooling System
section of this manual.
Refer to Flushing Cooling System to prepare the engine for flushing.
Cooling system flushing and the fuel system storage procedures are
performed together.
!
WARNING
Avoid Fire or Explosion. Ensure that the engine compartment is well
ventilated and no gasoline vapors are present during the following
operation.
Prepare the fuel system for extended storage by:
1. Mixing the following in a 23 liter (6 U.S. gal) remote outboard fuel
tank:
• 19 liter (5 U.S. gal) premium unleaded 92 octane (R+M)/2 (98
RON) gasoline.
• 1.89 liter (64 fl oz) Premium Plus 2‑cycle TC‑W3 outboard oil.
• 150 ml (5 fl oz) Fuel System Treatment and Stabilizer or
30 ml (1 fl oz) Fuel System Treatment and Stabilizer Concentrate.
2. Close the fuel shutoff valve located between the fuel tank and the
water separating fuel filter.
3. Disconnect and plug the boat's fuel line from the water separating
fuel filter inlet.
4. Connect the remote outboard fuel tank to the inlet of the water
separating fuel filter.
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