COLD WEATHER OR EXTENDED STORAGE
79
Power Package Lay‑up
IMPORTANT: This service should be performed by an authorized
Mercury Marine dealer.
!
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:
• 19 liter (5 U.S. gal) premium unleaded 92 octane (R+M)/2
(98 RON) gasoline.
• 1.89 liter (64 fl oz) Premium Plus 2‑cycle TC‑W3 outboard
oil.
• 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.
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