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28.05.2021 12:32:40
Maintenance Matters - How To Winterize Your Suzuki Outboard here
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Maintenance Matters - How To Winterize Your Suzuki Outboard here
Conditioning the Fuel:
The fuel treat is very important when winterizing your outboard. Do not be scared of using too much Fuel Conditioner, as too little may keep the fuel stable for only a few months, leaving gooey varnish in the carburetors and using too much only puts a dent in your wallet that might save you from repair bills in the spring. Make sure you change the Water-Separating Fuel Filter before starting the fuel treatment to ensure that any water in the system is removed. The fuel treatment is run in the boat for the last time, so it ends up throughout the fuel system and not just in the tank. Fogging Oil comes in spray cans usually instead of quart bottles; however, we have found that draining the carburetor works better. Keep it running while you spray the fogging oil into the cylinders but do not over rev the engine past 1500 rpms. After you spray the fogging oil, turn off the engine and do not run it out of fuel especially if it is an oil-injected engine. On models that have drains on carburetors or vapor separator tanks (EFI Models) loosen drain screw on bottom of carburetor bowl or VST tank and drain all fuel from carburetors or VST. Remove the engine fuel filter and empty the fuel from the filter.
For those of us who do not live in the Southern climates during the winter months, now is the time to prepare your Suzuki outboard for its long winter nap. The most familiar cause of storage-related breakdown is water that is left in the engine block which in turn freezes. Ice will form, expand and then crack the cylinder block. This can lead to very costly repairs. Before storing your outboard for the winter we recommend performing the following simple steps.
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Almost there! But while your hands are dirty, you might as well follow these routine checks. [links]
This process prevents gunk from building up, keeps condensation out of the fuel tank and just overall keeps your engine healthy.
After a quick spring boat inspection and some de-winterization steps, all you have to do is grab the cooler and take the family out for some fun on the water.
It’s the end of boating season and time to—reluctantly—start strapping down those winter boat covers.
If you’ve got an inboard or a sterndrive (inboard/outboard) boat motor, then winterizing is an absolute must-do.
And don’t contaminate where you play! Purchase a non-toxic propylene glycol antifreeze (check price on Amazon here). Avoid ethylene-based antifreeze, as ethylene can release toxins into the water. more
Moisture and acids in old oil will pit bearings and other engine parts while in storage, so you need to drain it. First warm up the engine, while in water, so more of the dirty oil will drain out and impurities will flush out more easily.
Find your engine’s grease fittings (most will be located in the steering mechanism area), then use a quality marine lubricant to protect against rust, corrosion and oxidation. Check your owner’s manual to be sure you don’t miss any important areas that need to be greased before winter storage. [links]
Then use high-quality oil and filters as recommended by your engine’s manufacturer. For 4-stroke outboard motors, change the oil and filter before storing for the winter.