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MAINTENANCE
STORAGE
You must protect against natural environmental conditions
that can be damaging to an outboard. Your warranty does
not cover engine failure caused by these conditions.
Temperature and humidity changes during storage period
can cause corrosion of internal engine components.
Winterization prepares your outboard for long-term off-sea-
son storage. During winterization, the engine is “fogged”
and extra oil is used to coat internal engine components.
Refer to LONG-TERM STORAGE (WINTERIZATION) on
page 39.
Stabilize the fuel supply. Fuel remaining in your fuel tank
can oxidize, resulting in loss of octane and fuel system de-
posits.
Use Evinrude/Johnson 2+4 Fuel Conditioner to prevent
gum and varnish deposits from forming in fuel system com-
ponents. Refer to FUEL ADDITIVES on page 17.
TRANSPORTATION
FLUSHING
Flush the outboard with fresh water following use in brack-
ish, salt or polluted water to minimize the accumulation of
scale and silt deposits in cooling system passages. The
outboard can be flushed on the trailer or at dockside. Place
outboard in vertical (down) position in a well ventilated ar-
ea.
1) Place the outboard in an area with good drainage.
2) Connect garden hose to flushing port.
3) Turn on the water. It is not necessary to run the engine
for a good flushing.
4) Leave the outboard in vertical position long enough to
completely drain the powerhead.
If you cannot store the outboard in the
recommended vertical position, be sure the cooling
system is drained completely. Never place the
gearcase higher than the powerhead. Any water
remaining in the exhaust passages can run into the
cylinders and cause serious damage.
DANGER
DO NOT run the engine indoors or without adequate
ventilation or permit exhaust fumes to accumulate
in confined areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide which, if inhaled, can cause serious brain
damage or death.
WARNING
Prevent injury from moving engine components.
Before starting the outboard:
• Shift it to NEUTRAL.
• Keep hands, clothes, and hair clear of powerhead.
• Remove the propeller.
Store fuel tanks in a well-ventilated area, away from
heat and open flame. Prevent escape of liquid or
vapors which could accidentally ignite. Close filler
cap vent screws (if equipped) and be sure any dis-
connected fuel hoses do not drip.
If the outboard is laid down for transportation or storage,
the oiling system must be primed before reusing the out-
board. Refer to PRIMING THE OIL SYSTEM on page 16.
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