Mariner Mercury 105/140 JET, Service Manual

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 1B-9 90-824052R3 JUNE 2002
Storage
PROTECTING EXTERNAL OUTBOARD
COMPONENTS
1. Lubricate all outboard components listed in the
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule.
2. Touch up any paint nicks.
3. Spray Quicksilver Corrosion Guard on engine
exterior (except corrosion control anodes).
PROTECTING INTERNAL ENGINE
COMPONENTS
Carburetor Models
1. Remove carburetor cover.
NOTE: Before performing Steps 2 and 3, make sure
the fuel system has been prepared for storage.
2. Place the outboard in water or connect flushing
attachment over the water intake for circulating
cooling water. Start the engine and let it run in
neutral to warm up.
3. With engine running at fast idle, stop the fuel flow
by kinking the remote fuel line and run engine un-
til it stops, draining the fuel system. When engine
begins to stall, quickly spray Quicksilver Storage
Seal into carburetors until engine stops from lack
of fuel.
4. Remove spark plugs and inject a five second
spray of Quicksilver Storage Seal around the in-
side of each cylinder.
5. Rotate the flywheel manually several times to
distribute the storage seal in the cylinders. Rein-
stall spark plugs.
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Models
NOTE: Make sure the fuel system has been pre-
pared for storage.
1. Remove the spark plugs and inject a five second
spray of Quicksilver Storage Seal around the in-
side of each cylinder.
2. Rotate the flywheel manually several times to
distribute the storage seal in the cylinders. Rein-
stall spark plugs.
3. Remove the water separating fuel filter and
empty contents in a suitable container. Replace
fuel filter annually or every 100 hours of operation
or if a large amount of fuel contamination is
present.
GEAR CASE
Drain and refill the gear case lubricant.
POSITIONING OUTBOARD FOR STORAGE
Store outboard in an upright (vertical) position to al-
low water to drain out of outboard.
CAUTION
If outboard is stored tilted up in freezing tempera-
ture, trapped cooling water or rain water that may
have entered the propeller exhaust outlet in the
gear case could freeze and cause damage to the
outboard.
BATTERY STORAGE
1. Follow the battery manufacturers instructions for
storage and recharging
2. Remove the battery from the boat and check wa-
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.