2019 250 Pro XS Serial #2B531827
Good day all, just looking for some clearity on weather or not these motors need to be "fogged." I'm reading mixed reviews... do I put some motor oil down the cylinder or not? Do I add some oil in the fuel? Is there a specific product for these motors?
Thx
Can be done either way. I personally prefer in the fuel (connect right to the inlet side of the fuel filter), as it helps to lubricate the fuel pumps.
"Squirt the oil in" method has a high probability of O2 sensor damage.
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Originally Posted by EuropeanAM
Thanks for the info.... how would I make this connection??
Unplug the current fuel line, slip a temporary line from your "winterizing" tank over the nipple of the filter (with a suitable clamp to prevent leakage).
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Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
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Im sorry I'm still a little confused? The fuel filter line has a quick disconnect. Is there a photo or diagram that can assist me.
I could take one, but it's really quite simple. Remove the quick disconnect coming into the filter.
There's a barb left where the disconnect was. Slide a line over it with a temporary clamp to supply "winterizing" fuel.
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
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For the purposes of others doing their own winterization... I dug out my Mercury manual and it does say to spray 30ml of foging spray down each cylinder and cycle the motor to distribute the oil.
That's what I do. Just did mine this morning.
2019 Ranger Z520C DC / 250 Pro XS 4 Stroke
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