How to Winterize an Outboard Motor | Winterizing a 4 Stroke Outboard Motor | Boats.net
Summary
TLDRIn this video, John Talley from Boats.net walks through the winterization process for a 2009 Mercury 200 XL Verado outboard engine. The steps include changing the lower unit oil, applying fogging oil to protect the engine’s combustion chamber, adding fuel stabilizer, and spraying corrosion guard to prevent rust. Detailed instructions for each process are provided, along with references to other videos for changing engine and lower unit oil. The video emphasizes the importance of winterization to ensure the engine starts smoothly in the next season.
Takeaways
- 🔧 The video focuses on winterizing a 2009 Mercury 200 XL Verado outboard engine.
- 🛠️ Tools required for the process are basic hand tools, and sizes will be mentioned as needed.
- 🔄 Steps include changing the lower unit oil and engine oil, with other videos available for detailed instructions on these tasks.
- 🛢️ Fuel stabilizer should be added to the fuel tank, and the engine should be run to circulate it through the system.
- ⚙️ Fogging oil is applied by removing the spark plugs and spraying directly into the combustion chamber.
- 🛡️ It's crucial to apply corrosion guard to the engine, avoiding belts and anodes.
- 🔩 The coil harnesses are removed, and the spark plugs are accessed by taking off some parts of the engine cowling.
- ❌ Rust can build up in the engine if it’s not properly fogged, leading to severe damage.
- ⚖️ Avoid overapplying fogging oil to prevent hydro-locking the engine during startup.
- 🛒 For parts or assistance, viewers are encouraged to visit Boats.net and subscribe for future updates.
Q & A
What is the purpose of the winterization process?
-The winterization process is done to prepare outboard engines, like the 2009 Mercury 200 XL Verado, for the off-season by protecting the engine and its components.
Which parts of the engine require oil changes as part of winterization?
-The lower unit oil and the engine oil both need to be changed during winterization.
How should fuel stabilizer be applied during the winterization process?
-Fuel stabilizer should be added to the fuel tank, the engine should be cranked, and enough time should be given for the stabilizer to circulate through the fuel system.
What is fogging oil and why is it applied?
-Fogging oil is sprayed into the combustion chambers to protect the engine from rusting during long periods of inactivity.
How do you access the combustion chambers for fogging?
-The spark plugs need to be removed to access the combustion chambers before spraying in fogging oil.
Why is it important not to overuse fogging oil?
-Overusing fogging oil can lead to hydro-locking the engine, which can prevent it from starting.
What size tool is required to remove the coils from the engine head?
-An 8 millimeter tool is required to remove the coils from the engine head.
What should be done after applying the fogging oil?
-After applying fogging oil, the spark plugs and coils should be reinstalled, and the bolts should be torqued to 20 foot-pounds.
What is corrosion guard and where should it be applied?
-Corrosion guard is a protective coating applied to the engine to prevent rust, but it should not be used on belts or anodes.
Where can customers go for parts for their boats?
-Customers can visit Boats.net to find parts for their boats, as mentioned in the video.
Outlines
🛥️ Introduction to Winterization of a 2009 Mercury 200 XL Verado
John Talley begins the video by introducing the winterization process for a 2009 Mercury 200 XL Verado outboard engine. He mentions the need to store equipment for the offseason and emphasizes the importance of following a proper procedure. He lists various tasks such as applying fogging oil, fuel stabilizer, and corrosion guard, and hints at separate videos for changing the lower unit oil and engine oil. Talley also discusses the basic hand tools required for the process.
🔧 Starting the Winterization Process: Lower Unit Oil and Fuel Stabilizer
The first major steps in the winterization process include changing the fluid in the lower unit and the engine oil and filter in the powerhead. Talley refers viewers to specific instructional videos for these procedures. He then explains the process of adding fuel stabilizer to the fuel tank, which helps preserve the fuel system. While he cannot demonstrate this due to the engine being on a stand, he stresses the importance of following the manufacturer's instructions when using fuel stabilizers.
🛠️ Fogging Oil Application and Spark Plug Removal
Next, Talley moves on to addressing the engine’s combustion chamber. He explains that the spark plugs need to be removed in order to apply fogging oil, which prevents rust during long periods of inactivity. He walks through the removal of spark plugs by first disconnecting the coils and then using an 8mm tool to access the plugs. Talley emphasizes the importance of performing this step annually to ensure the engine starts up properly in the future.
🔩 Dealing with Spark Plug Issues and Fogging Oil Precautions
Talley encounters difficulty with some of the spark plugs, noting that someone had likely worked on the engine before. He shows the wear on the spark plugs and explains how lack of fogging oil could lead to internal rust. He applies a couple of seconds of fogging oil into each chamber, cautioning viewers not to overdo it to avoid hydrolocking the engine. The plugs in cylinders three and four are particularly damaged, highlighting the importance of thorough maintenance.
🔧 Reassembly and Final Corrosion Guard Application
After applying fogging oil, Talley proceeds with reinstalling the spark plugs and coils. He tightens the plugs to twenty foot-pounds and places the coils back in their positions. The final step in the winterization process is applying corrosion guard to the engine, ensuring it is kept away from the belts and anodes. Talley notes that additional work still needs to be done but puts it aside for now. He concludes by inviting viewers to visit Boats.net for parts and to subscribe to the channel for more tutorials.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Winterization
💡Lower Unit Oil
💡Engine Oil
💡Fuel Stabilizer
💡Fogging Oil
💡Corrosion Guard
💡Spark Plugs
💡Hydro-lock
💡Powerhead
💡Coils
Highlights
Introduction to winterization process for a 2009 Mercury 200 XL Verado outboard.
Overview of necessary tools and products for outboard winterization, including fogging oil, fuel stabilizer, and corrosion guard.
Steps for changing lower unit oil, with reference to a separate video for detailed instructions.
Instructions for changing the engine oil and filter with reference to another tutorial video.
Importance of adding fuel stabilizer to the fuel tank, circulating it through the engine to protect the fuel system during storage.
Application of fogging oil to protect the combustion chamber by removing the spark plugs and spraying oil inside.
Detailed steps for removing engine cowling to access spark plugs and coils, using 8mm tools.
Explanation of fogging oil's role in preventing rust inside the engine during long periods of disuse.
Warning to avoid over-spraying fogging oil, which could cause hydro-lock in the engine during startup.
Procedure for reinstalling spark plugs and coils after applying fogging oil.
Final application of corrosion guard to protect engine components, with caution to avoid belts and anodes.
Emphasis on performing regular maintenance like winterization to ensure engine starts without issues after storage.
Encouragement to visit Boats.net for parts and assistance with boat maintenance needs.
Call to action for viewers to subscribe to the channel for more instructional content.
Closing remarks, thanking viewers for shopping at Boats.net and wishing them a great day.
Transcripts
Hello, John Talley here would Boats.net. Well, it's that time of year when you
need to put away your toys. But to do that properly, you need to go through
what they call a winterization process, and that's what I'm going to show you on
our 2009 Mercury 200 XL Verado. Before we get started, let's head over to
the table and look at the tools and the parts we're gonna need to pull this off.
These are all the products that you're going to need to safely and effectively
winterize your outboard for the off season. Now there's a couple of different
processes we're going to be going through. We're gonna change the lower
unit oil. We have a video that shows you how to do that, so if you would reference
it and I can walk you through that process. The other oil that we have to
deal with is the engine oil. We also have a video for that, so reference that video
and I can walk you through it as well. Now to that, that in this video we're going
to show you how to apply the fogging oil, the fuel stabilizer, and then corrosion
guard. Now, as far as the tools, well it's going to be just basic hand tools and
I'll call out whatever size that I'm using so you can find it in your box.
Well now that we've got our products and our tools organized and ready to roll,
let's step over there and get a little project done.
So the first thing we need to do is actually part of your regular
maintenance schedule. You want to go ahead and change the fluid in the lower
unit, and once that's done go ahead and change the oil and the filter in the
powerhead. Now if you need detailed instructions, we actually have videos on
this particular unit where I can walk you through the process. Alright, next
we need to address the fuel system and to do that we want to bring in some fuel
stabilizer. What you'll need to do is just add this to the fuel tank, crank up
the engine, give it enough time to actually draw some of that fluid in and
circulate it through the fuel system of the engine itself. I can't do that at the
moment because well, we're just sitting on an engine stand. But simple to do,
just follow whatever guidelines they give you on the fuel stabilizer itself
so you don't over saturate the system or worse yet, not get enough in there. So
whichever when you go with read the instructions and just follow it
accordingly. Next we want to address the combustion chamber of the engine itself
and the best way to access that is to pull the spark plugs and actually spray
in a fogging oil, so that's what we're going to do next. So let's get our
harness pulled off of each coil, and then you just got an 8 millimeter that
holds the coil in to the head. I know this is a little bit
time-consuming, but it'll pay off in the long run if you do this each and every
year. As you go through this process, you're almost guaranteed as long as you
have a good battery that your engine's going to start back up when you need it.
The top two are really easy to deal with, the second? We have to get rid of part of
the cowling to get to it. And there is a 8 millimeter bolt on the latch that we
need to remove the pivot point, and then that will expose two more bolts going
into this section. There we go. Alright someone has already removed these two
screws. What we want to do is hit a couple of pry points and then remove this
cover. There we go. Making progress. Now we just need to pull
these four eight millimeters, and that's going to allow this locking plate to
come out. And that'll give us access to those last two coils. There we go. There, there.
That's just in an tight. I get the thing somebody's been in here before,
what do y'all think? Figured out what it was and then ran away. We've never
experienced that have we? Hopefully the plugs you pull out of your engine look a
lot better than this. Not looking too spiffy either. This is what will happen
to your engine on the inside if you set it up without spraying it with fogging
oil and then let it sit for a long period of time. It'll actually rust
the inside. Number two didn't look that bad, three and four look terrible. Yep,
what we need to do now is just spray a couple of seconds worth of this fogging
oil directly into the chamber. And now you don't want to get carried away here
because when you go to start it, I mean granted, it's going to dissipate after a
while but we didn't want to pump so much in there that we hydro-lock our engine
from too much fogging oil. So we'll start up top, one, two, three.
That should be enough. One, two, three.
One, two, three. One, two, three. Alright, now let's just get our plugs back in and
get our coils back on. Alright, let's take these two twenty foot pounds. And
get our coils back in.
Get the plug back in. Alright, the last step in this process is to give it a nice coat
of corrosion guard, and you can use this thing anywhere on the engine except for
any area where the belts are and/or the anodes. You want to keep it away from
those. Now obviously, we still have a lot more work to do on our engine, so I'm
going to put that to the side for right now. Well listen, if you need any parts
for your boat, why don't you come see us at Boats.net and we can get you taken
care of. Have any questions or comments? Leave them in the section below and I'll
do my best to answer them. Hey, if you like what you see, why don't you go and hit
that subscribe button that way you can keep up with whatever I'm working on
next. We just want to say thank you for shopping here with us at Boats.net,
and we will see you in the next video. Y'all have a great day.
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