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Maintenance
Storage
You must protect against natural environmen-
tal conditions that can be damaging to an out-
board. Your warranty does not cover engine
failure caused by these conditions.
Winterization prepares your outboard for
long-term off-season storage. During winteri-
zation, the engine is “fogged” with extra oil to
coat internal engine components. Refer to
Long-Term Storage (Winterization) on
page 50.
Stabilize the fuel supply. Fuel remaining in
your fuel tank can oxidize, resulting in loss of
octane and fuel system deposits.
Use Evinrude 2+4 Fuel Conditioner to prevent
gum and varnish deposits from forming in fuel
system components. Refer to Operation on
page 23.
If the outboard is removed from the boat for
transportation or storage, you MUST seal the
oil and fuel lines on the boat and on the out-
board to prevent leaks and prevent contami-
nants from entering the oil or fuel system.
The oiling system must be primed before re-
using the outboard. Refer to Priming the Oil
System on page 17.
Short-Term Storage
(Between Uses)
If you must tilt the outboard to remove it from
the water, lower it and allow the cooling sys-
tem to drain completely. Between uses, store
your outboard in a vertical position.
Long-Term Storage
(Winterization)
Note: The Long-Term Storage procedure can
be used to prime the oiling system.
Winterization requires a specific process of
steps.
Closely follow the applicable winterization
procedure for your outboard:
• Remote control
• Tiller control
• Remote control with foot throttle
If you are unsure which procedure is right for
you, contact your Dealer for assistance.
You can confirm your outboard enters winter-
ization mode when the engine runs at fast idle
and:
• The SystemCheck gauge lights flash (if
equipped).
• The I-Command gauge displays winteriza-
tion message (if equipped).
WARNING
DO NOT run the engine indoors or with-
out adequate ventilation or permit
exhaust fumes to accumulate in con-
fined areas. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide which, if inhaled, can
cause serious brain damage or death.
WARNING
Prevent injury from moving engine com-
ponents. Before starting the outboard:
• Shift it to NEUTRAL.
• Keep hands, clothes, and hair clear of
powerhead.
Remove the propeller.
NOTICE
Temperature and humidity changes
during storage period can cause corro-
sion of internal engine components.
WARNING
Outboard must be in NEUTRAL before
performing winterization. Starting out-
board in gear can cause personal injury.
If winterizing on a trailer, the propeller
must be removed before performing pro-
cedure. Failure to remove propeller can
cause personal injury or death.
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