Storage; Short-Term Storage - Evinrude 30 HORSEPOWER MFE Operator's Manual

Maintenance
WARNING
DO NOT run the engine indoors or with-
out adequate ventilation
exhaust fumes to accumulate in confined
areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide which, if inhaled, can cause
serious brain damage or death.
You must protect against natural environmen-
tal conditions that can be damaging to an out-
board. Your warranty does not cover engine
failure caused by these conditions.
NOTICE
Temperature and
during storage period can cause corro-
sion of internal engine components.
Winterization prepares your outboard for
long-term off-season storage. During winteri-
zation, the engine is "fogged" and extra oil is
used to coat internal engine components. Re-
fer to Long-Term Storage (Winterization)
on page 49.
Stabilize the fuel supply. Fuel remaining in
your fuel tank can oxidize, resulting in loss of
octane and fuel system deposits.
Use Evinrude 2+4 Fuel Conditioner to prevent
gum and varnish deposits from forming in fuel
system components. Refer to Operation on
page 20.
WARNING
Prevent injury from moving engine com-
ponents. Before starting the outboard:
• Shift it to NEUTRAL.
• Keep hands, clothes, and hair clear of
powerhead.
Remove the propeller.
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Storage

or permit
humidity changes
WARNING
If engine is equipped with a quick-dis-
connect fuel hose, you MUST disconnect
the fuel hose from the engine and the
fuel tank to prevent fuel leaks:
• Whenever the engine is NOT being
used
• Whenever the engine is being trailered
• Whenever the engine is in storage
NOTE: A small amount of fuel may be
released when the fuel connector is dis-
connected.
Store fuel tanks in well-ventilated areas,
away from heat sources and open
flames.
Prevent escape of fuel or fuel vapors
which could accidentally ignite.
Close the vent screw of the fuel tank cap
(if equipped).
Do not allow disconnected fuel hoses to
leak fuel.
If the outboard is laid down for transportation
or storage, the oiling system must be primed
before reusing the outboard. Refer to Oil Sys-
tem Priming on page 19.

Short-Term Storage

If you must tilt the outboard to remove it from
the water, lower it and allow the cooling sys-
tem to drain completely as soon as you clear
the launch area. Between uses, store your
outboard in a vertical position.