Protecting Internal Engine Components - Mercury 200 OptiMax Manual

b. 8 cc (0.27 oz.) or 2 teaspoons of Mercury Precision Fuel
Stabilizer.
10. Remove the fuel filter. See Maintenance - Fuel System for
procedure.
11. Pour this mixture into the fuel filter opening. Reinstall the fuel
filter.
12. Prime the fuel system. See Operation - Starting The
Engine.
13. Place the outboard in water or use the flush hose or flushing
device or for circulating cooling water. Start the engine and
run at idle speed for five minutes to allow the treated fuel to fill
the fuel system.
Flushing Device

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.
STORAGE
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Attaches to the water intakes;
provides a fresh water
connection when flushing the
cooling system or operating the
engine.