Mercury Avator 7.5e - Protecting External Outboard Components; Outboard Storage

c. Choose a well‑ventilated and dry storage location, so the battery
cannot be flooded.
d. Remove all combustible materials from the designated battery storage
area.
NOTE:Wood, plastic, carpet, and gasoline are prohibited. Ceramic or cement
surfaces are recommended storage platforms.
e. Store the battery near a class ABC fire extinguisher.
Protecting External Outboard Components
•
Lubricate all outboard components listed in Inspection and Maintenance
Schedule.
• Touch‑up any paint nicks. See the local dealer for touch‑up paint.
• Spray Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricants Corrosion Guard on
external metal surfaces (except corrosion control anodes).
IMPORTANT:Do not apply corrosion guard to the exposed terminals of the
battery connection.
Do not spray corrosion guard in the battery compartment unless the weather
cap is applied to the battery connector.
Description Where Used Part No.
Corrosion Guard External metal surfaces 92-802878 55
Outboard Storage
1.
Remove the battery from the outboard. Refer to Battery Removal.
2. Remote control models only ‑ follow the storage guidelines of the boat
model.
3. Tiller models only ‑ store the outboard in an appropriate position. Refer to
Handling the Outboard Separately From the Boat (Tiller Models Only)
STORAGE
 108 eng