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14.05.2021 21:05:51
The main thing is not to raise the prop end above the powerhead: ideally rest the powerhead (heavy) end on something cos you don't want water to dribble up the exhaust pipe back into the engine. more
See full version: Correct side to lay down a two stroke outboard
The main thing is not to raise the prop end above the powerhead: ideally rest the powerhead (heavy) end on something cos you don't want water to dribble up the exhaust pipe back into the engine. more
Youy've got an engine bay big enough to have a dance in - why not fit at outboard bracket to the bulkhead? [links]
Although I tried to rest mine on the prop side as this mean the fuel was furthest from the filler cap and least likely to leak, but depends how full you keep it i guess.
Having said which, I keep my 2-stroke upright, standing on the skeg and leaning against the wall of my garage.
All Honda portable 4-stroke engines have supports to indicate which side they should be laid on.
All portable 4-strokes have supports to indicate which side they should be laid on the floor. Incorrect storage will cause engine oil to leak out of the crank case. This makes a mess but only causes long-term damage if you fail to replace the lost oil before starting the engine.
Outboards are rarely stored in climate controlled conditions, so to prevent the cylinder bore and piston rings from getting rusty, take the following precautions: [links]
High-quality fuel stabilizer
It's almost never a good idea to lay an outboard motor down on its side or back. This is doubly true in the winter, when moisture from condensation needs to drain from the motor. Evinrude/Johnson emphatically states that four-stroke motors must be stored upright and recommends this for all other motors. Mercury Marine recommends upright storage to allow the water to drain from the motor, but Mercury also says that a motor may be stored on its side after the water has drained completely. Yamaha follows Mercury's recommendation, as does Mariner.
Shut the motor down. Disconnect the quick-connect on the fuel line between the tank and the carburetor and restart the motor. Spray fogging oil into the carburetor and let the motor run itself down. Twist and pull the plug wires free from the spark plugs . Remove the spark plugs from their bores with a plug wrench and spray the fogging oil into the cylinders. Replace the spark plugs; you're nearly finished. [links]
Today we’re going to touch on proper transportation. This may seem like a no-brainer, but you would be surprised by the number of boat owners who cause damage to their outboard motors by not transporting them correctly. Driving with the outboard motor loaded to the transom is fine, but if the outboard is in the “up” position with an unsupported lower unit, every bump in the road is concentrated on the bolts of the fiberglass transom.
Now you may be thinking to yourself, “I always transport my motorboat the way you described. If I don’t, the motor will scrape the lake bottom when landing.” True, a tilt may be necessary, but there is no good reason to not right the motor once the boat has been loaded onto the trailer. Once the boat has been loaded, the motor lowered, and the hull cleaned, take the opportunity to check to see if the motor needs to be topped off with the best outboard motor oil.
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