Outboard – General: Minimum Storage Duration Requiring Full Procedure

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• Positioning Outboard for Storage

  Procedure · 1. Store outboard in an upright (vertical) position to allow water to drain out of the outboard. WARNING: Do NOT store the outboard in a tilted position. Water trapped in the cooling passages or rain water collected i...

• N/A - Outboard steers into a full turn when tiller handle or steering wheel is released

  Diagnostic · Cause: Insufficient steering friction adjustment Test: Release tiller handle or steering wheel and observe if outboard self-steers into a full turn

• Fuel System / Carburetor: Idle RPM Duration for Stabilized Fuel Circulation

  Spec · 5 minutes conditions={"gearPosition":"Neutral","throttlePosition":"Idle RPM","context":"Storage preparation – stabilized fuel run-through"}

• Outboard Corrosion Prevention and Storage

  Procedure · 1. If the boat is moored in water, tilt the outboard so the gearcase is completely out of water when not in use (except in freezing temperatures). 2. Wash the outboard exterior and flush out the exhaust outlet of the ...

• Engine does not stop when operator moves away from operator's position

  Diagnostic · Cause: Lanyard stop switch not activated or lanyard not properly attached to operator's PFD or wrist Test: Verify lanyard is clipped to operator's PFD or wrist and lanyard element is fully inserted into stop switch