Section 6 - Storage
90-8M0099741
eng
JUNE 2015
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Special Fuel Mix
!
WARNING
Fuel is flammable and explosive. Ensure that the key switch is off and the lanyard is positioned so that the engine cannot
start. Do not smoke or allow sources of spark or open flame in the area while servicing. Keep the work area well ventilated
and avoid prolonged exposure to vapors. Always check for leaks before attempting to start the engine, and wipe up any
spilled fuel immediately.
!
WARNING
Fuel vapors trapped in the engine compartment may be an irritant, cause difficulty breathing, or may ignite resulting in a fire
or explosion. Always ventilate the engine compartment before servicing the power package.
1. Fill a 23 liter (6 US gal) remote fuel tank with 19 L (5 US gal) regular unleaded 87 octane (90 RON) gasoline.
2. Pour into the remote fuel tank 1.89 L (2 US qt) of Premium Plus 2‑Cycle TC‑W3 Outboard Oil and 29.5 ml (1 oz) of
Mercury Quickstor Fuel Stabilizer.
Tube Ref No.
Description
Where Used
Part No.
115
Premium Plus 2-Cycle TC-W3
Outboard Oil
Fuel system
92-858026K01
124
Quickstor Fuel Stabilizer
Fuel system
92-8M0047932
3. Install the remote fuel tank cap and ensure the added ingredients are thoroughly mixed with the fuel.
Engine and Fuel System Preparation
!
WARNING
Fuel is flammable and explosive. Ensure that the key switch is off and the lanyard is positioned so that the engine cannot
start. Do not smoke or allow sources of spark or open flame in the area while servicing. Keep the work area well ventilated
and avoid prolonged exposure to vapors. Always check for leaks before attempting to start the engine, and wipe up any
spilled fuel immediately.
!
WARNING
Fuel vapors trapped in the engine compartment may be an irritant, cause difficulty breathing, or may ignite resulting in a fire
or explosion. Always ventilate the engine compartment before servicing the power package.
NOTICE
Running out of fuel can damage catalyst components. Do not allow the fuel tanks to become empty during operation.
1. Check the antifreeze concentration where applicable. Refer to the
Specifications
section.
2. Before adding Mercury Quickstor Fuel Stabilizer to the fuel in the tank, determine the type of fuel that is in the fuel tanks
and proceed with the following:
a. Vessels using fuel without alcohol—fill the vessel fuel tanks with fresh gasoline that does not contain alcohol and add
a sufficient amount of Mercury Quickstor Fuel Stabilizer to treat the gasoline. Follow the instructions on the container.
b. Vessels using fuel containing alcohol—drain the fuel tanks as low as possible and add a sufficient amount of Mercury
Quickstor Fuel Stabilizer to treat the remaining gasoline. Follow the instructions on the container.
3. Flush the cooling system. Refer to the
Maintenance
section.
4. Supply cooling water to the engine. Refer to the
Maintenance
section.
5. Close the fuel shut off valve, if equipped, or disconnect and plug the boat fuel tank hose.
6. Connect the remote fuel tank with the special fuel mix to the fuel inlet fitting.
7. Start the engine and run the engine at 1300 RPM for five minutes. This is usually enough time for the special fuel mix to
circulate through the fuel system. Check to ensure there are no oil leaks. Shut the engine off.
IMPORTANT: Do not allow the engine to run out of fuel.
8. Disconnect the special fuel mix hose from the inlet fitting. Connect the boat fuel tank hose to the inlet fitting. Open the fuel
shut off valve, if equipped.
9. Change the oil and oil filter.
10. Replace the water separating fuel filter element where applicable.
11. Drain the engine seawater cooling system. Refer to
Draining the Seawater System
.
