Protecting External Outboard Components - Mercury 9.9 EH Manual

Fill the fuel tank and engine fuel system with treated (stabilized)
fuel to help prevent formation of varnish and gum. Proceed with
the following instructions.
• Portable fuel tank ‑ 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.
• Permanently installed fuel tank ‑ Pour the required amount of
gasoline stabilizer (follow instructions on container) into a
separate container and mix with approximately 1 liter
(1 U.S. quart) of gasoline. Pour this mixture into fuel tank.
• Place the outboard in water or connect flushing attachment for
circulating cooling water. Run the engine for ten minutes to fill
the engine fuel system.
Flushing Device

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
STORAGE
9192
Description
91‑44357Q 2
Attaches to the water intakes;
provides a fresh water
connection when flushing the
cooling system or operating the
engine.
Where Used
External metal
surfaces
96
Part No.
92-802878 55