Owner`s manual

COLD WEATHER OR EXTENDED STORAGE
101
Power Package Lay‑up
In addition to the procedures listed in the Maintenance Chart of
this manual, the following procedures should also be done when
ever the power package will not be used for any extended period
of time. The boat should be taken out of the water to complete the
tasks. Consult your authorized Mercury Marine dealer.
NOTE: It is recommended that the power package lay‑up be
performed by an authorized Mercury Marine dealer.
Flushing the cooling system and preparing the fuel system for
extended storage can be done at the same time. Perform all yearly
checks, inspections, lubrication and fluid changes as outlined in
the Maintenance Charts of this manual.
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CAUTION
Avoid engine or sterndrive damage; Do not operate the engine
without water flowing through the seawater pickup pump. The
pump impeller can be damaged and damage to the engine or
sterndrive unit may result.
1. With the boat out of the water, place the drive unit in its full
down position.
2. Remove the propeller to avoid injury while performing the
following procedures. Also, the propeller shaft will need
lubrication while performing drive unit maintenance later in this
section.
3. Attach a water hose to the boat's external water pickup, to
allow water to be supplied to the engine block while the engine
is running. See the boat owner's manual for information on
connecting a water supply to the boat's external water pickup.
4. Prepare the fuel system for extended storage by mixing the
following in a 23 liter (6 U.S. gal) remote outboard fuel tank:
• 19 liter (5 U.S. gal) premium unleaded 91 octane (R+M)/2
(98 RON) gasoline.
• 1.89 liter (64 fl oz) Premium Plus 2‑cycle TC‑W3 outboard
oil.