Winterizing my 250 HO

[TommyToon]

2013 250 HO. It’s kinda cold to get it up to temp outside to use winterization feature so I’m just going to pull the plugs and either put some 2 stroke oil or fogging oil in each cyl. Is there a concern with using fogging oil?

[ChampioNman]

yeah don't do it that way, follow the winterizing procedure in your owners manual. It's not your dad's Oldsmobile.

[TommyToon]

Can anyone confirm if it is possible to perform winterization when the engine is not up to temp? It will not get up to temp on the hose.

[ChampioNman]

You'll be fine follow this video https://www.google.com/search?q=wint...l=fs#kpvalbx=1

[TommyToon]

Not working after several attempts. The only reason I can think of is because engine temp is <100 Degrees

[ChampioNman]

Doesn't need to be, here is the process if you have a hot foot.
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Maintenance
Remote Control Outboards with Foot
Throttle
1) Fully advance the foot throttle. Start the
outboard. Outboard runs at slow idle
speed.
2) After outboard runs for at least 15 seconds,
remove foot from foot throttle and allow
throttle to return to IDLE position. Outboard
continues to run at slow idle speed.
3) After outboard runs for another 15 sec-
onds, fully advance the foot throttle again.
Outboard will accelerate to fast idle speed
and fog itself.
4) Allow outboard to run until it shuts itself
OFF automatically (o
ne to two minutes).
After Winterization – All Outboards
1) After the outboard shuts
itself off, turn key
switch OFF. (For tiller models, remove en-
gine cut–off clip / key switch.) Do not start
the outboard again after winterization is
completed.
2)
If winterizing on a trailer,
turn off water
and detach garden hose. Grease propeller
shaft splines with recommended lubricant,
and re-install propeller.
When winterizing is finished,
leave the outboard in vertical position
long enough to completely drain the pow-
erhead. If equipped, disconnect the
speedometer pickup at the upper connec-
tion and blow all water out of the hose
using air pressure of 25 psi or less.
Reconnect speedometer pickup after all
the water has been removed.
3) Top off oil tank.
Extra engine oil is used during the winteriza-
tion procedure. Some excess oil may appear
on the skeg below the gearcase area.
This is
normal.
Avoid potential oil stains by placing a shop
towel or suitable container under the propeller
and skeg for the duration of the storage

[ChampioNman]

Doesn't need to be, here is the process if you have a hot foot.
54
Maintenance
Remote Control Outboards with Foot
Throttle
1) Fully advance the foot throttle. Start the
outboard. Outboard runs at slow idle
speed.
2) After outboard runs for at least 15 seconds,
remove foot from foot throttle and allow
throttle to return to IDLE position. Outboard
continues to run at slow idle speed.
3) After outboard runs for another 15 sec-
onds, fully advance the foot throttle again.
Outboard will accelerate to fast idle speed
and fog itself.
4) Allow outboard to run until it shuts itself
OFF automatically (o
ne to two minutes).
After Winterization – All Outboards
1) After the outboard shuts
itself off, turn key
switch OFF. (For tiller models, remove en-
gine cut–off clip / key switch.) Do not start
the outboard again after winterization is
completed.
2)
If winterizing on a trailer,
turn off water
and detach garden hose. Grease propeller
shaft splines with recommended lubricant,
and re-install propeller.
When winterizing is finished,
leave the outboard in vertical position
long enough to completely drain the pow-
erhead. If equipped, disconnect the
speedometer pickup at the upper connec-
tion and blow all water out of the hose
using air pressure of 25 psi or less.
Reconnect speedometer pickup after all
the water has been removed.
3) Top off oil tank.
Extra engine oil is used during the winteriza-
tion procedure. Some excess oil may appear
on the skeg below the gearcase area.
This is
normal.
Avoid potential oil stains by placing a shop
towel or suitable container under the propeller
and skeg for the duration of the storage

[TommyToon]

Thank you. That must be the issue