andy_wilson
Well-Known Member
Run in water tank for 10-15 mins to thorougly warm up. Change engine oil in 4 stroke, and gearcase oil in both. While still warm hose off all surfaces including under power head cover to remove all salt deposits and lightly dry with rags / old towel and let the heat do the rest.
Grease all nipples and obvious linkages and pivot points with good grease designed for the job. I like OMC multi-purpose o/b grease, because it is a nice colour and is great on electrical joints too. Don't forget stuff like the reverse latch which is tucked away inside the bracket assembly.
Re-start (partly to ensure they still run after the wash-down) and warm up again:
2 stroke - cut off fuel and judge as it will be burned off, squirt fogging oil down carburettor throat until engine stalls. Don't worry about a bit of fuel mix in the carb., just try to ensure it's not full of the stuff.
4 stroke - do as above if you wish, or just burn the fuel off and rely on the fresh oil to protect the internals over winter.
Spray all over power head with Duck oil, plus any other dodgy areas like around the tilt adjustment and the swivel mount.
Touch up any scratches.
Apply wax (not that I ever have).
Check impellor (not that I ever have).
Place on engine stand in a cool dry place with old towel over it.
Grease all nipples and obvious linkages and pivot points with good grease designed for the job. I like OMC multi-purpose o/b grease, because it is a nice colour and is great on electrical joints too. Don't forget stuff like the reverse latch which is tucked away inside the bracket assembly.
Re-start (partly to ensure they still run after the wash-down) and warm up again:
2 stroke - cut off fuel and judge as it will be burned off, squirt fogging oil down carburettor throat until engine stalls. Don't worry about a bit of fuel mix in the carb., just try to ensure it's not full of the stuff.
4 stroke - do as above if you wish, or just burn the fuel off and rely on the fresh oil to protect the internals over winter.
Spray all over power head with Duck oil, plus any other dodgy areas like around the tilt adjustment and the swivel mount.
Touch up any scratches.
Apply wax (not that I ever have).
Check impellor (not that I ever have).
Place on engine stand in a cool dry place with old towel over it.
