Maintenance
STORAGE
TRANSPORTATION
DANGER
DO NOT run the engine indoors or with-
If the outboard is laid down for transportation
or storage, the oiling system must be primed
before reusing the outboard. Refer to Prim-
ing the Oil System on page 15.
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.
FLUSHING
If desired, the outboard can be flushed after
each use on a trailer or at dockside while it is
vertical.
1) Place the outboard in an area with good
drainage.
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.
Temperature and humidity changes during
storage period can cause corrosion of internal
engine components.
Winterization prepares your outboard for
long-term off-season storage. During winter-
ization, the engine is “fogged” and extra oil is
used to coat internal engine components. Re-
fer to Long-Term (Winterization) on page
35.
2)
Remove plug and nozzle (overboard indi-
cator) from the flushing port.
3)
4)
Connect garden hose to flushing port.
Turn on the water. It is not necessary to
run the engine for a good flushing.
Stabilize the fuel supply. Fuel remaining in
your fuel tank can oxidize, resulting in loss of
octane and fuel system deposits.
Use Evinrude/Johnson 2+4 Fuel Conditioner
to prevent gum and varnish deposits from
forming in fuel system components. Refer to
Fuel Additives on page 16.
WARNING
5)
Leave the outboard in vertical position long
enough to completely drain the power-
head.
Prevent injury from moving engine
components. Before starting the out-
board:
IMPORTANT: If you cannot store the out-
board in the recommended vertical position,
be sure the cooling system is drained com-
pletely. Never place the gearcase higher than
the powerhead. Any water remaining in the
exhaust passages can run into the cylinders
and cause serious damage.
•
•
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 disconnected fuel hoses
do not drip.
SHORT-TERM (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 as soon as you clear
the launch area.
Between uses, store your outboard in a verti-
cal position.
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