Protecting External Outboard Components; Protecting Internal Engine Components; Gearcase; Positioning Outboard For Storage - Mercury 60 FourStroke EFI Formula Race Manual

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).
Tube Ref No.
Corrosion Guard
120

Protecting Internal Engine Components

• Remove the spark plugs and add approximately 30 ml (1 oz.)
of engine oil or inject a five second spray of storage seal into
each spark plug hole.
• Rotate the flywheel manually several times to distribute the oil
in the cylinders. Reinstall spark plugs.
• Change the engine oil.

Gearcase

• Drain and refill the gearcase lubricant (refer to Maintenance ‑
Gearcase Lubrication).

Positioning Outboard for Storage

Store outboard in an upright (vertical) position to allow water to
drain out of outboard.
Storing the outboard in a tilted position can damage the outboard.
Water trapped in the cooling passages or rain water collected in
the propeller exhaust outlet in the gearcase can freeze. Store the
outboard in the full down position.

Battery Storage

• Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions for storage and
recharging.
STORAGE
Description
NOTICE
67
Where Used
External metal
surfaces
Part No.
92-802878 55