STORAGE
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a - Left side fitting
b - Drain screw
c - Drain hose
8. Retighten drain screw and reattach hose.
9. Premix the following in a container:
a. 8 cc (0.27 oz.) or 2 teaspoons of Mercury Precision Quickleen lubricant.
b. 8 cc (0.27 oz.) or 2 teaspoons of Mercury Precision Fuel Stabilizer.
10. Remove the fuel filter. See Maintenance ‑ Fuel System for procedure.
11. Pour this mixture into the fuel filter opening. Reinstall the fuel filter.
12. Prime the fuel system. See Operation ‑ Starting The Engine.
13. Place the outboard in water or connect flushing attachment for circulating cooling water. Start the engine
and run at idle speed for five minutes to allow the treated fuel to fill the fuel system.
Flushing Device 91‑44357Q 2
Attaches to the water intakes; provides
a fresh water connection when flushing
the cooling system or operating the
engine.
Protecting Internal Engine Components
NOTE: Make sure the fuel system has been prepared for storage. Refer to Fuel System, preceeding.
IMPORTANT: Refer to
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement
for correct procedure for removing spark plug
leads.
1. Remove the spark plugs and add approximately 30 ml (1 oz.) of engine oil into each spark plug hole.
2. Rotate the flywheel manually several times to distribute the oil in the cylinders.
3. Re‑install spark plugs.
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