MAINTENANCE
Page 1B-12 90-827242R20 FEBRUARY 2003
Storage Preparations
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 system (tank, hoses, fuel pumps, and fuel injection systems) with treated
(stabilized) fuel to help prevent formation of varnish and gum. Proceed with following
instructions.
1. Portable fuel tank – Pour the required amount of fuel system/stabilizer concentrate
(follow instructions on container) into fuel tank. Tip fuel tank back and forth to mix
stabilizer with the fuel.
2. Permanently Installed Fuel Tank – Pour the required amount of fuel system/stabilizer
concentrate (follow instructions on container) into a separate container and mix with
approximately one liter (one quart) of gasoline. Pour mixture into fuel tank.
3. Place the outboard in water or connect flushing attachment. Run the engine for ten
minutes to allow treated fuel to fill the fuel system.
Protecting External Engine Components
1. Lubricate all outboard components listed in the Inspection and Maintenance Schedule.
2. Touch up any paint nicks.
3. Spray Corrosion Guard on external metal surfaces (except corrosion control anodes).
Protecting Internal Engine Components
NOTE: Before performing Steps 1 and 2, make sure the fuel system has been prepared for
storage.
1. Place the outboard in water or connect flushing attachment. Start the engine and let it
run in neutral to warm up.
2. With engine running at fast idle, stop the fuel flow by disconnecting the remote fuel line.
When engine begins to stall, quickly spray Storage Seal Rust Inhibitor into carburetor
until engine stops from lack of fuel.
3. Remove the spark plugs and inject a five second spray of Storage Seal Rust Inhibitor
around the inside of each cylinder.
4. Rotate the flywheel manually several times to distribute the Storage Seal in the
cylinders. Reinstall spark plugs.
Gearcase
Drain and refill the gearcase lubricant. Refer to Refilling Gearcase
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
