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MAINTENANCE
STORAGE
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STORAGE
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT start outboard without a
water supply to the outboard’s cooling system.
Cooling system and/or powerhead damage could
occur.
Fuel System Treatment
Stabilize the boat’s fuel supply with
Evinrude/Johnson 2+4 Fuel Conditioner
following
the instructions on the container.
START outboard and RUN at IDLE speed for five
minutes to ensure that the entire fuel system is
filled with the storage mixture.
Proceed with
.
Internal Engine Treatment
Check level and condition of crankcase oil.
Change oil and filter if required. Refer to
Use
Evinrude/Johnson Storage Fogging Oil
to
prevent corrosion of internal engine components
during periods of storage.
Remove spark plugs and spray a liberal amount of
Evinrude/Johnson Storage Fogging Oil
into the
spark plug holes.
Turn the flywheel in a clockwise direction to dis-
tribute the fogging oil throughout the cylinders.
Install and torque the spark plugs.
If outboard is equipped with a portable fuel tank,
disconnect fuel hose from outboard and tank.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT restart outboard until it
goes back into service.
If the outboard is removed from boat, examine all
loosened and removed hardware. Replace dam-
aged or missing parts with genuine
Evinrude/Johnson
parts or equivalent.
Additional Recommendations
•
Replace gearcase lubricant.
•
Remove and inspect propeller.
•
Clean and grease propeller shaft.
•
Lubricate all grease fittings and linkages.
•
Clean or replace fuel filter element.
•
Inspect outboard and controls. Replace all dam-
aged and worn components. Refer to manufac-
turer’s maintenance and lubrication
recommendations.
•
Touch up painted surfaces as needed. Coat
outer painted surfaces with automotive wax.
•
Store outboard in upright (vertical) position.
•
Check for fuel leakage.
WARNING
To prevent injury from contact with rotat-
ing propeller, remove the propeller before
flushing.
WARNING
Failure to check for fuel leakage could
allow a leak to go undetected, resulting in
fire or explosion.
