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STORAGE
Storage Preparation
The major consideration in preparing your outboard for storage is to
protect it from rust, corrosion, and damage caused by freezing of
trapped water.
The following storage procedures should be followed to prepare your
outboard for out of season storage or prolonged storage (two months
or longer).
CAUTION
!
Prevent damage to the water pump (running dry) or overheat-
ing of the engine. Never start or run your outboard (even mo-
mentarily) without water circulating through all the cooling
water intake holes in the gear case.
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POSITIONING OUTBOARD FOR STORAGE
Store outboard in an upright (vertical) position to allow water to drain
out of outboard.
CAUTION
!
If outboard is stored tilted up in freezing temperature, trapped
cooling water or rain water that may have entered the propel-
ler exhaust outlet in the gear case could freeze and cause
damage to the outboard.
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Fuel System
IMPORTANT: Gasoline containing alcohol (ethanol or metha-
nol) can cause a formation of acid during storage and can dam-
age fuel systems. If the gasoline used contains alcohol, it is ad-
visable to drain as much of the remaining gasoline as possible
from the fuel tank, remote fuel line, and engine fuel system.
The addition of Quicksilver Fuel System Treatment and Stabilizer
(p/n 92-78383A12) or Gasoline Stabilizer (p/n 92-817529A12) are
highly recommended during extended periods of non use.
Fill the fuel system (tank, hoses, and fuel pump) with treated (stabi-
lized) fuel to help prevent formation of varnish and gum.
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