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– The
Garmin
multifunction display
(MFD) shows a winterization mes-
sage (if equipped).
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Your outboard can be winterized in
the water. If winterizing in water, make
sure the water intake screens are
completely submerged.
1. Stabilize the engine’s fuel supply.
Add 2 +4 Fuel Conditioner follow-
ing instructions on container. Fill
fuel tank.
2. If winterizing on a trailer, remove
the propeller. Refer to
Removing
the Propeller
. Attach a garden
hose to flushing port and turn on
the water. Refer to
Flushing
.
3. Turn the key switch to the OFF
position.
4. Move the lever to the FORWARD
wide-open throttle position.
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5. Turn the key switch to ON and wait
a minimum of three seconds.
6. Attempt to start the outboard three
times within three seconds (the
starter will not engage or crank the
outboard).
7. Move the lever to NEUTRAL and
start the outboard.
8. Run the outboards at idle for a
minimum of three seconds.
9. With the outboard running, attempt
to start the outboard three times
within three seconds (the starter
will not engage or crank the
outboard).
10.The remote control will send the
winterization message to the out-
board. The running outboard will
be winterized.
11.The outboard will automatically
shut off when the process is
complete.
During the winterization process, the
remote control will ignore all throttle,
gear, and switch operations. The con-
trol WILL acknowledge Key OFF or
Emergency Stop commands. Trim the
outboard to the fully down position to
store. If the outboard must be stored
in a tilted position, make SURE the
cooling system is drained completely
BEFORE tilting.
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Remove your outboard from storage
and prepare it for a season of reliable
service by performing a general check
and a few preventive maintenance
procedures.
Check for loosened or removed hard-
ware. Replace damaged or missing
parts with
Rotax E-TEC
outboard en-
gine genuine parts or equivalent.
Check the gearcase for leakage. If
leakage is evident, the gearcase seals
should be replaced.
IIMMPPOORRTTAANNTT: Gearcase lubricant
is thick and clear. Do not confuse this
with engine oil, which may normally
appear on the skeg after performing
the long-term storage procedure.
Check the condition of the anti-corro-
sion anodes. See SSaaccrriiffiicciiaall AAnnooddeess.
Charge the battery. See BBaatttteerryy
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STORAGE AND PRE-SEASON PREPARATION
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