[Rhodes22-list] Winterizing my 4 stroke

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Matt,
All of the recommendations given are good, sound advice. Two things that are paramount: Do not run ethanol fuel in your outboard, inboard (or anything else if you can help it!). I use ethanol free ("no corn") and also add StaBil 360. (2). Flush your engine with fresh water every time you go out. Changing the oil at the end of the season is best, but if you're keeping yours indoors, you can get away with waiting until Spring. Same for your lower unit.  I'd at least fog your intake and squirt some oil in the cylinder.  I run my engine dry of fuel which you can do while its running out the fuel in the lines.

Good luck,

Joe Dempsey
S/V Respite
Deltaville, VA 

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From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Matt Wilson
Sent: Thursday, December 8, 2022 10:24 AM
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Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Winterizing my 4 stroke

Hello everyone,

I have a brand new Honda 5HP 4 stroke that has been used very lightly for just one season.  I shut off the fuel supply and ran out the gas at the end of the season.  It is stored in my heated basement and will sit idle for 6mos.  Do I need to do a full winterizing or can I get away with just
changing the oil next Spring?   Appreciate your help as always.

Matt Wilson
Hornblower II
White Bear Lake, MN