[QuietDad]

Then change the gear oil, just incase there is some water in there.

[jojobeans]

What most people do is pull the sparkplugs out and shoot a light lubricant or fogging oil in the cylinders and spin they flywheel so it coats the surfaces and prevents moister and possible rust build up.

[copsewood]

Now that you are going to run your boat after it has been sitting. If you had a

[swinewine]

After I do this I just fill up the fuel/water separator filter with straight two stroke oil and run it at an idle with the boat backed down the boat ramp until she smokes like crazy, then I shut her off. This oils all the bearings and cylinders and ALL.

[j16sdiz]

Hey, Guys would it be a good idea to let a 225X run out of gas?? The boat has been siting for 5 months. When I put the boat away for the winter I did put some fuel stabilizer in the tank. Its got a 1/4 tank of gas, I thought I would run it all out..but don't know if it would be a good idea or not, don't won't to tear nothing up.

[BitcoinFX]

If you’re talking about what to do before you put the boat up for a long period of time. [links]

[tamal451]

Below are general tips for safely storing away both two-stroke and four-stroke engines.

[Sammy T]

Most fuel bowls are equipped with a small drain plug. Simply twist open the plug to drain out the remaining fuel. If there is no drain plug, you’ll have to remove the fuel bowl. The engine is now ready for winter storage. here

[db]

⚠️Be sure to read the owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s recommendations for storing your specific piece of equipment.

[janapanda09]

With boats and motors a little prevention is worth a ton of cure (often measured in gold). So it makes sense to get sage advice in taking care of a fishing boat, especially its motor. Often just a few simple practices can help prevent costly repairs.

[BookLover]

Check the water intake on the motor near the propeller. Usually it's just weeds, lily pad stems, or a plastic bag blocking water flow.

[Bartke]

If lugs/nuts are corroded heavily, scrape off gunk with a knife or screwdriver (wire brush is best), and wipe clean. Check the connections again for tightness, and if possible spray on oil like WD40 to battery terminals to improve conductivity. here

[Lord Jebe]

Clean and fresh regular unleaded gasoline should be used on a four-stroke engine. The gasoline should be a minimum of 87 octane, and up to 10 percent ethanol or 15 percent methyl tertiary butyl ether is acceptable for use.

[hippich]

Consider the following guidelines when using a four-stroke engine:

[sethsethseth]

Do not mix oil with the gasoline for a four-stroke engine, as this can damage the engine's components.

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