Protecting Internal Engine Components; Protecting External Outboard Components - Mercury Jet OptiMax 110 Manual

4. Premix the following in a container:
• 8 cc (0.27 oz) or two teaspoons of Mercury Precision
Quickleen lubricant.
• 8 cc (0.27 oz) or two teaspoons of Mercury Precision
Fuel Stabilizer.
5. Pour this mixture in a new water separating fuel filter.
Reinstall the fuel filter.
6. Prime the fuel system as outlined in the Operation ‑
Starting the Engine.
7. Place the outboard in water or connect a water hose to the
flushing system for circulating cooling water. Start the
engine and run at idle speed for 10 minutes to allow the
treated fuel to fill the fuel system.

Protecting Internal Engine Components

NOTE: Make sure the fuel system has been prepared for
storage. Refer to Fuel System , preceding.
IMPORTANT: Refer to Spark Plug Inspection and
Replacement for correct procedure for removing spark plug
leads.
1. Remove the spark plugs. Add approximately 30 ml (1 oz) of
engine oil or inject a five second spray of storage seal into
each spark plug hole.
2. Rotate the flywheel manually several times to distribute the
oil or storage seal in the cylinders.
3. Reinstall spark plugs.

Protecting External Outboard Components

• Lubricate all outboard components listed in Maintenance ‑
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule.
• Touch up any paint nicks. See your dealer for touch‑up
paint.
• Spray Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricants Corrosion
Guard on external metal surfaces (except corrosion control
anodes).
STORAGE
80
eng