Mercury TowSport Inboards, Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
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Cold Weather Or Extended Storage
IMPORTANT: Mercury MerCruiser strongly recommends that this service should be
performed by an authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer. Damage caused by freezing
IS NOT covered by the Mercury MerCruiser Limited Warranty.
CAUTION
Seawater section of cooling system MUST BE COMPLETELY drained for winter
storage, or immediately after cold weather use, if the possibility of freezing
temperatures exist. Failure to comply may result in trapped water causing freeze
and/or corrosion damage to engine. Damage caused by freezing is NOT covered by
the Mercury MerCruiser Limited Warranty.
IMPORTANT: Mercury MerCruiser recommends that propylene glycol antifreeze (a
nontoxic and environmentally safe) antifreeze be used in the seawater section of the
cooling system for cold weather or extended storage. Make sure that the propylene
glycol antifreeze contains a rust inhibitor and is recommended for use in marine
engines. Be certain to follow the propylene glycol manufacturer’s recommendations.
0085
Preparing Your Power Package For Storage
1. Fill the fuel tanks with fresh gasoline (that does not contain alcohol) and a sufficient
amount of Quicksilver Gasoline Stabilizer for Marine Engines to treat the gasoline.
Follow instructions on the container.
2. If the boat is to be placed in storage with fuel containing alcohol in fuel tanks (if
fuel without alcohol is not available): Fuel tanks should be drained as low as possible
and Quicksilver Gasoline Stabilizer for Marine Engines added to any fuel remaining in
the tank. Refer to Fuel Requirements for additional information.
NOTE: If desired, a portable fuel tank can be used to perform the remainder of the power
package lay up procedures. Be sure to add an appropriate amount of Gasoline Stabilizer
to the portable tank.
3. Flush the cooling system.
4. Operate the engine sufficiently to bring it up to normal operating temperature and allow
fuel with Quicksilver Gasoline Stabilizer to circulate through the fuel system. Shut off
engine.
5. Change the oil and oil filter.