Mercury 15 E, Manual

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STORAGE
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Fill the fuel tank and engine fuel system with treated (stabilized)
fuel to help prevent formation of varnish and gum. Proceed with
the following instructions.
• Portable fuel tank ‑ Pour the required amount of gasoline
stabilizer (follow instructions on container) into fuel tank. Tip
fuel tank back and forth to mix stabilizer with the fuel.
• Permanently installed fuel tank ‑ Pour the required amount of
gasoline stabilizer (follow instructions on container) into a
separate container and mix with approximately 1 liter
(1 U.S. quart) of gasoline. Pour this mixture into fuel tank.
• Place the outboard in water or connect flushing attachment for
circulating cooling water. Run the engine for ten minutes to fill
the engine fuel system.
Flushing Device 91‑44357Q 2
9192
Attaches to the water intakes;
provides a fresh water
connection when flushing the
cooling system or operating the
engine.
Protecting External Outboard Components
• Lubricate all outboard components listed in Maintenance ‑
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule.
• Touch up any paint nicks. See your dealer for touch‑up paint.
• Spray Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricants Corrosion
Guard on external metal surfaces (except corrosion control
anodes).
Tube Ref
No.
Description Where Used Part No.
120
Corrosion Guard
External metal
surfaces
92-802878 55