STORAGE PROCEDURE
MOTOR STORAGE
When storing your motor for a long period of time (for example, at the end of the boating season), it is recommended that you take your motor to your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer. However, if you choose to prepare the motor for storage yourself, follow the procedure outlined below:
Change the gear oil as outlined in the GEAR OIL section.
Change the engine oil as outlined in the ENGINE OIL section.
Add a fuel stabilizer to the fuel tank according to the instructions on the stabilizer can.
Flush the water passages in the motor thoroughly. Refer to the FLUSHING THE WATER PASSAGES section.
Run the engine at about 2500 r/min in neutral for five minutes to distribute the stabilized fuel through the engine.
Stop the engine.
Turn the fuel cock lever to the right.
Tighten the air-vent screw on the fuel filler cap of the built-in tank.
Lubricate all other specified parts. Refer to the LUBRICATION section. Spray entire
powerhead with a rust preventative (not a penetrating oil product).Apply a coat of automotive wax on the external finish of the motor. If paint damage is evident, apply touch up paint before waxing.
Store the motor in an upright position in a dry, well-ventilated area. Select an area with constant temperature to avoid corrosion caused by condensation. Do not store next to furnaces, heaters, etc.
When the engine is running, there are many moving parts that could cause severe personal injury.
When the engine is running, keep your hands, hair, clothing, etc., away from the engine.
Severe engine damage can occur in as little as 15 seconds if the engine is started without supplying water to the cooling system.
Never start the motor without supplying water to the cooling system.