Mercury MCM Series Important Information Manual page 23

(1) Relieve fuel pressure from system. Refer
to "Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure" in
Section 5C.
(2) Remove plug from top of vapor separator
tank.
(3) Add approximately 1 fluid ounce (30 ml)
of Quicksilver 2-Cycle Outboard Oil to
fuel in the vapor separator tank.
(4) Shut off the fuel supply to the engine's
fuel pump.
(5) Start engine and run at idle speed until the
vapor separator tank and fuel injection
system is empty.
(6) Reinstall the plug in top of vapor separa-
tor tank.
c. For fuel injected engines with Cool Fuel
system:
(1) Fill fuel tank(s) with fresh gasoline (that
does not contain alcohol) and a sufficient
amount of Quicksilver Gasoline Stabilizer
for Marine Engines to treat gasoline. Fol-
low instructions on container.
(2) If boat is to be placed in storage with
fuel containing alcohol in fuel tanks (if
fuel without alcohol is not available):
Fuel tanks should be drained completely
and Quicksilver Gasoline Stabilizer for
Marine Engines added to any fuel re-
maining in the tank. Refer to "FUEL RE-
QUIREMENTS" for additional informa-
tion.
(3) Prepare fuel system for extended storage
as follows:
Index
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(4) Allow engine to cool down.
(5) Remove the water separating fuel filter.
(6) Pour out a small amount of fuel into a suit-
able container, then add approximately 2
fluid ounces (60 ml) of Quicksilver
2-Cycle Outboard Oil to fuel in the water
separating fuel filter.
(7) Install water separating fuel filter.
(8) Shut off the fuel supply to the engine.
(9) Start and run engine at idle speed for two
minutes.
(10) Stop engine, remove and discard new
water separating fuel filter and in line fuel
filter.
(11) Install new filters.
(12) Close fuel shut-off valve, if so equipped.
7. Close fuel shutoff valve, if so equipped.
8. Clean flame arrestor and crankcase ventilation
hoses and reinstall.
9. Lubricate all items outlined in "Lubrication."
10. Drain seawater section of cooling system, as out-
lined in "Draining Instructions" following.
11. Closed Cooling System Models: Test coolant
to ensure that it will withstand lowest temperature
expected during storage.
12. Service batteries.
13. Clean outside of engine and repaint any areas re-
quired with Quicksilver Primer and Spray Paint.
After paint has dried, spray Quicksilver Corrosion
and Rust Preventive Type II or wipe down with
Quicksilver Storage Seal or SAE 20W engine oil.
14. For drive unit, refer to appropriate stern drive
manual.
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