Quick question about after using your outboard

[Bustedknuckle84]

After Flushing the motor from being used, should I disconnect the gas line and run motor till it dies out? I use the boat every 2-3 weeks.

 

[Bifflefan]

Re: Quick question about after using your outboard

No need to drain the float bowls (run dry) till your done for winter.
And even then I dont see why, if you use a stabilizer.
Do you run in salt or brackish water? if no then no real need to flush every time either unless you think you are getting sand or something in it.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: Quick question about after using your outboard

Running the bowls dry it can cause scoring in the cylinders.It easier to fix a gummy carb than to hone a cylinder.
Use a stabilizer and an Ethanol stabilizer.
2-3 weeks is no time at all.Months is a different thing.J

 

[Bustedknuckle84]

Re: Quick question about after using your outboard

Excellent info, yes salt water use. I had taken it out today and flushed without running out the carbs. Thanks for the info guys!