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If you do drain your engine, there will still be a small amount of fuel left in your carburetor that you’ll want to use up by running the engine. (See “Fogging” Your Outboard’s Engine, below.) here
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If you do drain your engine, there will still be a small amount of fuel left in your carburetor that you’ll want to use up by running the engine. (See “Fogging” Your Outboard’s Engine, below.) here
To help avoid corrosion, you’ll also want to “fog” your outboard’s engine. [links]
Winterizing outboard motors can expose you to some hazardous substances. Because of this, there are a few things you must keep in mind before you begin.
Or, you can flush your motor in a barrel or clean trash can that’s deep enough so that water will cover the intakes. If using the submersion method, you may also want to add a salt remover to the water.
Start by flushing your outboard with fresh water. For this, you’ll need specially designed “earmuffs” to place over your motor’s raw-water intake ports. You’ll also need a garden hose.
I'm new to winterizing and had a question regarding my Mercury 9.9 hp 4 stroke, 2008 model. I have changed the engine oil and lower unit lube already and now need to fog the motor. My question is i can't find where to spray the fog spray? It's supposed to be sprayed into the carburator while running until it dies? If so, how do you get access to the carb? I see an air filter as the only means of access. Also, I heard you are supposed to spray fog into the spark plug holes too? Is it necessary to change the plugs? here
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Once you’ve completed flushing it, then you need to make sure you’ve drained any water from the system. Move the motor back and forth to help get all the water out. If you leave moisture in the motor and it freezes, you could crack it, which would cost you quite a bit to repair or possibly replace the motor next season.
When you’re almost done flushing out the motor, use your can of fogging oil and spray the oil directly into the air intakes of your carburetor. You’ll notice the motor starts to choke and sputter. You’ll also see white smoke coming from the engine, this is normal. more
When the summer fishing season or recreational fun is done and the cold weather is about to set in, your boat will need to be put stored away, and the motor will need some extra care. Preparing it for the harsh winters will be necessary if you want to keep your engine going strong for many years to come.
Drain any old gasoline from the tank and fill with a fresh batch until it’s approximately 95% full. You want to make sure to leave a little room for the fuel to expand when temperatures change drastically. Add a fuel stabilizer to the gas. This will help the fuel from breaking down. While you’re at it, replace the fuel filter, if your tank has one. [links]
One of the most important steps to getting your motor ready for winter is to stabilize the fuel in the tank, no matter if you have a Mercury brand motor or one of the many others. Gasoline left to sit for months will separate, releasing the water from the fuel. The moisture will start corroding the internal parts, which could be costly to fix. Especially if you try to run the motor with the water inside. more
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