STORAGE
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Protecting External Outboard Components
• Lubricate all outboard components listed in Maintenance ‑
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule.
• Touch up any paint nicks. See your dealer for touch‑up paint.
• Spray Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricants Corrosion
Guard on external metal surfaces (except corrosion control
anodes).
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
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Corrosion Guard
External metal
surfaces
92-802878 55
Protecting Internal Engine Components
• Remove the spark plugs and add approximately 30 ml (1 oz.)
of engine oil or inject a five second spray of storage seal into
each spark plug hole.
• Rotate the flywheel manually several times to distribute the oil
in the cylinders. Reinstall spark plugs.
• Change the engine oil.
Jet Drive
• Pump extra grease into the jet drive bearing to purge out
moisture.
Positioning Outboard for Storage
Store the outboard in an upright (vertical) position. This will allow
water to drain out of the outboard.
Battery Storage
• Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions for storage and
recharging.
• Remove the battery from the boat and check water level.
Recharge if necessary.
• Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
• Periodically check the water level and recharge the battery
during storage.
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