90-826148R2 MARCH 1997 IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 1B-11
1. PortableFuel Tank -Pour therequired amountof
Quicksilver Gasoline Stabilizer (follow instruc-
tions on container) into fuel tank. Tip fuel tank
back and forth to mix stabilizer with the fuel.
2. Permanently Installed Fuel Tank - Pour the re-
quired amount of Quicksilver 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.
3. Place the outboard in water or connect flushing
attachment for circulating cooling water. Run the
engine for ten minutes to allow treated fuel to
reach the carburetors.
Protecting External Outboard
Components
1. Lubricate all outboard components listed in the
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule.
2. Touch up any paint nicks. See your dealer for
touch-up paint.
3. SprayQuicksilverCorrosionGuardonengineex-
terior, electrical components, and other metal
surfaces (except corrosion control anodes).
Protecting Internal Outboard
Components
NOTE: Before performing the following steps, make
sure the fuel system has been prepared for storage.
Refer to Fuel System (Page 1B-10).
1. Place the outboard in water or connect flushing
attachmentforcirculatingcoolingwater.Startthe
engine and let it run in neutral to warm up.
2. Withengine running atfast idle,stopthefuel flow
by disconnecting the remote fuel line. When en-
gine begins to stall, quickly spray Quicksilver
Storage Seal into carburetor until engine stops
from lack of fuel.
3. Remove the spark plugs and inject a five second
spray of Quicksilver Storage Seal around the in-
side of each cylinder.
4. Rotate the flywheel manually several times to
distribute the storage seal in the cylinders. Rein-
stall spark plugs.
Gear Case
1. Drain and refill the gear case lubricant (refer to
maintenance procedure).
Positioning Outboard for Storage
1. Store outboard in an upright (vertical) position to
allow water to drain out of outboard.
CAUTION
Ifoutboardisstoredtiltedupinfreezingtempera-
ture,trappedcoolingwaterorrainwaterthatmay
have entered the propeller exhaust outlet in the
gear case could freeze and cause damage to the
outboard.
Battery Storage
1. Followthe battery manufacturers instructions for
storage and recharging.
2. Removethe battery from the boatand checkwa-
ter level. Recharge if necessary.
3. Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
4. Periodically check the water level and recharge
the battery during storage.
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