Fuel Treatment During Storage
If the boat will not be used for two months or longer,
the boat and engine must be prepared for this storage
period.
Both the fuel in the tank(s) and the engine must be
treated with a fuel treatment (stabilizer) that counters
the negative effects of ethanol-blended fuels.
Use Volvo Penta Ethanol Fuel Treatment
(1)
, part num-
ber 22203959 to treat the fuel in the tank(s). Add the
treatment according to the instructions on the label.
During storage the engine’s internal components must
be protected from corrosion and any gasoline in the
engine’s fuel system must be treated. This is done by
mixing fuel treatment and two-cycle motor oil in gaso-
line that is run through the engine. The oil in the mixture
coats the inside of the engine and components with a
light protective film.
See the
Fuel Storage Mixture
procedure below.
Fuel Storage Mixture
This procedure requires a moderate level of mechan-
ical skill and knowledge. If you do not feel comfortable
performing this procedure, see your Volvo Penta
dealer for assistance. Ask the dealer to perform this
Fuel Storage Mixture procedure as part of preparing
the engine for storage.
Using a portable, outboard engine fuel tank, add:
•
Fresh fuel (enough to run engine 15 minutes)
•
Two-cycle motor oil (50:1 ratio, gas to oil)
•
Volvo Penta Ethanol Fuel Treatment, per label
instructions
DANGER!
Fuel and vapors will be present during procedure,
which can result in an explosion; provide ventilation
and eliminate all sources of spark or flame.
WARNING!
Engine must be run to complete process. Take pre-
cautions to ensure safety and prevent engine damage:
•
Boat must be properly supported.
•
Run the engine using the engine flush fitting. The
engine must have adequate cooling water; always
monitor engine temperature gauge and alarms
when running engine with boat out of water.
P0018600
P0016595
1. Not available in all markets. Use a comparable marine fuel sta-
bilizer if the Ethanol Fuel Treatment is not available.
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