Fuel Storage
If the boat will not be used for two months or longer, the boat and engine must be prepared for this storage period.
Both the fuel in the tank(s) and the engine must be treated. The fuel must be treated with fuel stabilizer. Add
stabilizer according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Engine and fuel system internal components should be coated with a light film of oil to prevent corrosion. The
Fuel Storage Mixture procedure (see next page) introduces the oil through the fuel system, protecting both the
fuel system and engine during storage. This procedure applies to all gas engines, carburetted or fuel injected.
Fuel Storage Mixture
Prepare the storage mixture using a six-gallon portable fuel tank. Add:
● One pint two-cycle motor oil.
● Fuel stabilizer, per manufacturer's instructions.
● Six gallons fresh fuel (50:1 ratio to two-cycle oil).
DANGER!
Fuel and vapors will be present during procedure, which can result in an explosion; provide ventilation and
eliminate all sources of spark or flame.
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1. Disconnect the fuel line at the inlet fitting of the
engine's fuel pump. Connect a line from the portable
tank (with storage mixture) to the fuel pump inlet.
CAUTION!
Engine must be run to complete process. Take pre-
cautions to ensure safety and prevent engine dam-
age:
● Run engine with drive out of gear and in full trim
down position.
● Boat must be properly supported.
● Flush engine with fresh water while engine is
running. The engine must have adequate cool-
ing water; always monitor engine temperature
gauge when running engine with boat out of
water.
● Do not run fuel pumps dry.
2. Run the engine on the storage mixture for five
minutes at 1500 RPM. This will ensure that all fuel
system and internal engine components are pro-
tected.
3. Reduce the engine speed to idle and stop the
engine.
4. Reconnect the boat fuel line to the fuel inlet fitting
and check for fuel leaks. Do not start engine.
DANGER!
Failure to inspect your work may allow fuel leakage to go undetected. This could become a fire or explosion
hazard.
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