Mercury Verado 6 User manual

STORAGE
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Storage Preparation
The major consideration in preparing your outboard for storage is to
protect it from rust, corrosion, and damage caused by freezing of trapped
water.
The following storage procedures should be followed to prepare your
outboard for out of season storage or prolonged storage (two months or
longer).
! CAUTION
Never start or operate your outboard (even momentarily) without water
circulating through all the cooling water intake holes in the gearcase to
prevent damage to the water pump (running dry) or overheating of the
engine.
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: Gasoline containing alcohol (ethanol or methanol) can
cause a formation of acid during storage and can damage the fuel system.
If the gasoline being used contains alcohol, it is advisable to drain as
much of the remaining gasoline as possible from the fuel tank, remote
fuel line, and engine fuel system.
IMPORTANT: This outboard is equipped with a closed fuel system when
the engine is not running. With this closed system, fuel within the engine's
fuel system, other than the fuel tank, will remain stable during normal
storage periods without the addition of fuel treatment stabilizers.
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 Fuel System
Treatment and 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 Fuel
System Treatment and Stabilizer (follow instructions on container)
into a separate container and mix with approximately one liter (one
quart) of gasoline. Pour this mixture into fuel tank.
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
124
Fuel System
Treatment &
Stabilizer
Fuel tank 802875A1

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Protecting External Outboard Components
• 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. Description Where Used Part No.
120 Corrosion Guard External metal
surfaces
92-802878-5
5
Protecting Internal Engine Components
IMPORTANT: Refer to Maintenance ‑ Spark Plug Inspection and
Replacement for correct procedure for removing spark plugs.
• Remove pencil coils and spark plugs.
• Spray approximately 30 ml (1 fl. oz.) of Storage Seal Rust Inhibitor
into each spark plug hole.
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
119 Storage Seal Rust
Inhibitor Spark plug holes 92-802878-5 6
• Actuate key/push button start switch to crank the engine through one
start cycle, which will distribute the storage seal throughout the
cylinders.
• Reinstall spark plugs and pencil coils.
Gearcase
• Drain and refill the gearcase lubricant (refer to Maintenance ‑
Gearcase Lubrication).
Positioning Outboard For Storage
Store outboard in an upright (vertical) position to allow water to drain out
of outboard.
! CAUTION
If outboard is stored tilted up in freezing temperature, trapped cooling
water or rain water that may have entered the propeller exhaust outlet
in the gearcase could freeze and cause damage to the outboard.

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Battery Storage
• Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions for storage and
recharging.
• Remove the battery from the boat and check water level. Recharge
if necessary.
• Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
• Periodically check the water level and recharge the battery during
storage.