COLD WEATHER OR EXTENDED STORAGE
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Power Package Lay‑up
IMPORTANT: This service should be performed by an authorized Mercury
Marine dealer.
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CAUTION
Avoid engine or sterndrive damage; Do not operate the engine without
water flowing through the seawater pickup pump. The pump impeller can
be damaged and damage to the engine or sterndrive unit may result.
IMPORTANT: Before starting the engine, attach a water source to the
seawater pickup pump. Follow all warnings and flushing attachment
procedures stated in the
Flushing Cooling System section of this manual.
Refer to Flushing Cooling System to prepare the engine for flushing.
Cooling system flushing and the fuel system storage procedures are
performed together.
!
WARNING
Avoid Fire or Explosion. Ensure that the engine compartment is well
ventilated and no gasoline vapors are present during the following
operation.
Prepare the fuel system for extended storage by:
1. Mixing the following in a 23 liter (6 U.S. gal) remote outboard fuel tank:
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19 liter (5 U.S. gal) premium unleaded 92 octane (R+M)/2 (98
RON) gasoline.
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1.89 liter (64 fl oz) Premium Plus 2‑cycle TC‑W3 outboard oil.
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150 ml (5 fl oz) Fuel System Treatment and Stabilizer or 30 ml (1
fl oz) Fuel System Treatment and Stabilizer Concentrate.
2. Close the fuel shutoff valve located between the fuel tank and the water
separating fuel filter.
3. Disconnect and plug the boat's fuel line from the water separating fuel
filter inlet.
4. Connect the remote outboard fuel tank to the inlet of the water
separating fuel filter.
5. Have the engine ready for flushing as explained in the Flushing Cooling
System section of this manual (cooling system flushing and the fuel
system storage procedures are performed together). Start and run the
engine at 1000 RPM for a minimum of five minutes or longer (if
required) to complete the fuel system prep and the cooling system
flushing.
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