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TORAGE
STORAGE
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 Storage (Winterization)
on page 52.
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 19.
SHORT-TERM STORAGE
Between uses, store your outboard in a verti-
cal position to allow the cooling system to
drain completely.
Preparation
Your outboard can be winterized in the water.
If winterizing in water, make sure the water
intake screens are completely submerged.
1) Stabilize the engine’s fuel supply. Add
2+4
Fuel Conditioner following instructions on
container. Fill fuel tank.
2) If winterizing on a trailer, remove the pro-
peller. Attach a garden hose to flushing
port and turn on the water. Refer to
Flush-
ing on page 50.
3) Outboard must be in NEUTRAL, and re-
mote control and shift linkage must be in
NEUTRAL position at all times during win-
terization procedure.
DANGER
DO NOT run the engine indoors or with-
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.
WARNING
Prevent injury from moving engine
components. Before starting the out-
board:
• 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.