Specifications

STORAGE
62
Tube
Ref No.
Description Where Used Part No.
120
Corrosion
Guard
External metal surfaces 92-802878 55
Protecting Internal Engine Components
NOTE: Make sure the fuel system has been prepared for storage.
Refer to Fuel System, preceeding.
IMPORTANT: Refer to Maintenance ‑ Spark Plug Inspection and
Replacement for correct procedure for removing spark plug boots.
• Place the outboard in water. Start the engine and let it run in
neutral to warm up.
• With engine running at fast idle, stop the fuel flow by closing
the fuel shut‑off valve. When engine begins to stall, quickly
spray Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricants Storage
Seal into carburetor until engine stops from lack of fuel.
• Remove the spark plug and inject a five second spray of
storage seal around the inside of the cylinder.
• Rotate the flywheel manually several times to distribute the
storage seal in the cylinder. Reinstall spark plug.
Gearcase
• Drain and refill the gearcase lubricant (refer to Gearcase
Lubrication).
Positioning Outboard for Storage
Store outboard in an upright (vertical) position to allow water to
drain out of the outboard.
NOTICE
Storing the outboard in a tilted position can damage the outboard.
Water trapped in the cooling passages or rain water collected in
the propeller exhaust outlet in the gearcase can freeze. Store the
outboard in the full down position.