Protecting External Outboard Components; Gearcase; Positioning Outboard For Storage; Battery Storage - Mercury 200 OptiMax 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

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.
• Remove the battery from the boat and check water level.
Recharge if necessary.
• Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
• Periodically check the water level and recharge the battery
during storage.
STORAGE
Description
NOTICE
Where Used
External metal
surfaces
80
Part No.
92-802878-5
5