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STORAGE
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eng
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
Protecting Internal Engine Components
• Remove the spark plugs and add approximately 30 ml
(1 oz.) of engine oil or inject a five second spray of storage
seal inside of each cylinder.
• Rotate the flywheel manually several times to distribute the
oil in the cylinders. Reinstall spark plugs.
• Change the engine oil.
Gearcase
• Drain and refill the gearcase lubricant (refer to Gearcase
Lubrication).