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Storage Preparation For Mercury Four Stroke EFI 2002
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
Never start or operate your outboard (even momentarily) without water
circulating through all the cooling water intake holes in the gearcase to
prevent damage to the water pump (running dry) or overheating of the
engine.
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 tank and engine fuel system with treated (stabilized) fuel to help
prevent formation of varnish and gum. Proceed with following instructions.
• Portable Fuel Tank #8209; Pour the required amount of gasoline stabilizer
(follow instructions on container) into fuel tank. Tip fuel tank back and
forth to mix stabilizer with the fuel.
• Permanently Installed Fuel Tank #8209; Pour the required amount of
gasoline stabilizer (follow instructions on container) into a separate
container and mix with approximately one quart (one liter) of gasoline.
Pour this mixture into fuel tank.
• Place the outboard in water or connect flushing attachment for
circulating cooling water. Run the engine for ten minutes to fill the
engine fuel system.
STORAGE
77
Flushing Device 91#8209;44357Q 2
9192
Attaches to the water intakes;
provides a fresh water connection
when flushing the cooling system
or operating the engine.
Protecting External Outboard Components
• Lubricate all outboard components listed in Maintenance #8209; Inspection
and Maintenance Schedule.
• Touch up any paint nicks. See your dealer for touch#8209;up paint.
• Spray Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricants Corrosion Guard
on external metal surfaces (except corrosion control anodes).
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
120 Corrosion Guard External metal
surfaces
92-802878-5
5
Protecting Internal Engine Components
• Remove the spark plugs and inject a small amount of engine oil inside
of each cylinder.
• Rotate the flywheel manually several times to distribute the oil in the
cylinders. Reinstall spark plugs.
• Change the engine oil.
Gearcase
• Drain and refill the gearcase lubricant (refer to Maintenance #8209;
Gearcase Lubrication).
Positioning Outboard For Storage
Store outboard in an upright (vertical) position to allow water to drain out
of outboard.
STORAGE
78
! CAUTION
If outboard is stored tilted up in freezing temperature, trapped cooling
water or rain water that may have entered the propeller exhaust outlet in
the gearcase could freeze and cause damage to the outboard.
Battery Storage
• Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions for storage and
recharging.
• Remove the battery from the boat and check water level. Recharge if
necessary.
• Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
• Periodically check the water level and recharge the battery during
storage.
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
Never start or operate your outboard (even momentarily) without water
circulating through all the cooling water intake holes in the gearcase to
prevent damage to the water pump (running dry) or overheating of the
engine.
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 tank and engine fuel system with treated (stabilized) fuel to help
prevent formation of varnish and gum. Proceed with following instructions.
• Portable Fuel Tank #8209; Pour the required amount of gasoline stabilizer
(follow instructions on container) into fuel tank. Tip fuel tank back and
forth to mix stabilizer with the fuel.
• Permanently Installed Fuel Tank #8209; Pour the required amount of
gasoline stabilizer (follow instructions on container) into a separate
container and mix with approximately one quart (one liter) of gasoline.
Pour this mixture into fuel tank.
• Place the outboard in water or connect flushing attachment for
circulating cooling water. Run the engine for ten minutes to fill the
engine fuel system.
STORAGE
77
Flushing Device 91#8209;44357Q 2
9192
Attaches to the water intakes;
provides a fresh water connection
when flushing the cooling system
or operating the engine.
Protecting External Outboard Components
• Lubricate all outboard components listed in Maintenance #8209; Inspection
and Maintenance Schedule.
• Touch up any paint nicks. See your dealer for touch#8209;up paint.
• Spray Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricants Corrosion Guard
on external metal surfaces (except corrosion control anodes).
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
120 Corrosion Guard External metal
surfaces
92-802878-5
5
Protecting Internal Engine Components
• Remove the spark plugs and inject a small amount of engine oil inside
of each cylinder.
• Rotate the flywheel manually several times to distribute the oil in the
cylinders. Reinstall spark plugs.
• Change the engine oil.
Gearcase
• Drain and refill the gearcase lubricant (refer to Maintenance #8209;
Gearcase Lubrication).
Positioning Outboard For Storage
Store outboard in an upright (vertical) position to allow water to drain out
of outboard.
STORAGE
78
! CAUTION
If outboard is stored tilted up in freezing temperature, trapped cooling
water or rain water that may have entered the propeller exhaust outlet in
the gearcase could freeze and cause damage to the outboard.
Battery Storage
• Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions for storage and
recharging.
• Remove the battery from the boat and check water level. Recharge if
necessary.
• Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
• Periodically check the water level and recharge the battery during
storage.
elevatorman
Well-Known Member
For the livewell I attach a hose to the intake, use a funnel to add antifreeze and run the livewell. When it starts shooting out straight antifreeze you are done. I usually add half a jug to the livewell and leave it in there.
For the bilge I use a turkey baster and squeeze antifreeze into the outlet with the pump running. I also add some right into the hull at the pump with the pump running and leave about a jug in incase of any water that may get in.
I don't know anyone who fogs a 4 stroke
Dan B.
www.Fish-A-Thon.com
For the bilge I use a turkey baster and squeeze antifreeze into the outlet with the pump running. I also add some right into the hull at the pump with the pump running and leave about a jug in incase of any water that may get in.
I don't know anyone who fogs a 4 stroke
Dan B.
www.Fish-A-Thon.com
after i change the oil i run the motor for a minute or so to get the fresh oil throughout the motor then i remove each spark plug and spray engine store or fogging spray in each cylinder and crank the engine over for a few seconds then re-install spark plugs done. its ready for spring. i also have a fresh water flush attachment and i pump plumbing anti-freeze in maybe its overkill but better safe than sorry