Storage; Storage Preparation; Owner Service Assistance; Local Repair Service - Mercury 4 Manual

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STORAGE

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STORAGE PREPARATION

The major consideration in preparing your outboard for storage is to protect it from
rust, corrosion, and damage caused by freezing of trapped water.
The following storage procedures should be followed to prepare your outboard for
out-of-season storage or prolonged storage (two months or longer).
CAUTION
Never start or run your outboard (even momentarily) without water circu-
lating through the cooling water intake in the gear case to prevent dam-
age to the water pump (running dry) or overheating of the engine.
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Fuel system
IMPORTANT: Gasoline containing alcohol (ethanol or methanol) can cause
a formation of acid during storage and can damage the fuel system. If the
gasoline being use contains alcohol, it is advisable to drain as much of the
remaining gasoline as possible from the fuel tank and engine fuel system.
Fill the fuel system (tank, hoses, and carburetor) with treated (stabilized) fuel at
2% gasoline/oil mix to help prevent corrosion and the formation of varnish and
gum. Proceed with following instructions.
1. Pour the required amount of Gasoline Stabilizer (follow instructions on
container) into fuel tank. Tip fuel tank back and forth to mix stabilizer with the
fuel.
2. Place the outboard in water. Run the engine for five minutes to allow treated
fuel to reach the carburetor.
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Protecting External Outboard Components
3. Lubricate all outboard components listed in the Inspection and Maintenance
Schedule.
4. Touch up any paint nicks. See your dealer for touch-up paint.
5. Spray Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricantions Corrosion Guard on
external metal surfaces (except corrosion control anodes).
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Protecting Internal Engine Components
Note: Before performing Steps 6 and 7, make sure the fuel system has been
prepared for storage. Refer to Fuel System on previous page.
6. Place the outboard in water. Start the engine and let it run in neutral to warm
up.
7. With engine running at fast idle, stop the fuel flow by closing the fuel shut-off
valve. When engine begins to stall, quickly spray Quicksilver or Mercury
Precision Lubricants Storage Seal into carburetor until engine stops from lack
of fuel.
8. Remove the spark plug and inject a five second spray of Storage Seal around
the inside of the cylinder.
9. Rotate the flywheel manually several times to distribute the storage seal in the
cylinder. Reinstall spark plug.
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Gear Case
10. Drain and refill the gear case lubricant (refer to maintenance procedure).
Positioning Outboard for Storage
Store outboard in an upright position to allow water to drain out of outboard.
CAUTION
If outboard is stored tilted up in freezing temperature, trapped cooling
water or rain water that may have entered the propeller exhaust outlet in
the gear case could freeze and cause damage to the outboard.
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OWNER SERVICE ASSISTANCE

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LOCAL REPAIR SERVICE

Always return your outboard to your local authorized dealer should the need for
service arise. Only he has the certified mechanics, knowledge, special tools and
equipment and the genuine parts and accessories to properly service your engine
should the need occur. He knows your engine best.
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SERVICE AWAY FROM HOME

If you are away from your local dealer and the need arises for service, contact the
nearest authorized dealer. Refer to the Yellow Pages of the telephone directory.
If, for any reason, you cannot obtain service, contact the nearest Mercury Marine
(International) Marine Power Service Office
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PARTS AND ACCESSORIES INQUIRES
All inquiries concerning genuine replacement parts and accessories should be
directed to your local authorized dealer. The dealer has the necessary information
to order parts and accessories for you. When inquiring on parts and accessories,
the dealer requires the model and serial number to order the correct parts.
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SERVICE ASSISTANCE

Your satisfaction with your outboard product is very important to your dealer and
to us. If you ever have a problem, question or concern about your outboard
product, contact your dealer or any Authorized Dealership. If additional assistance
is required, take these steps.
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Talk with the dealership's sales manager or service manager. If this has
already been done, then contact the owner of the dealership.
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Should you have a question, concern or problem that cannot be resolved by
your dealership, please contact Mercury Marine Service Office (International)
Marine Power branch or distributor Service for assistance. They will work with
your dealership to resolve all problems.
The following information will be needed by the service office:
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Your name and address
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Daytime telephone number
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Model and serial number of your outboard
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The name and address of your dealership
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Nature of problem
Mercury Marine Service Offices are listed on the next page.
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