small outboard winterizing

[870 Expressmag]

sorry if this is a stupid question but this is my first small outboard i've owned. I've read the fogging and winterizing stuff but i havn't found anything on the lower units besides changing the gear lube. on our I/O we run anti freeze through the motor and stuff to winterize, but i never heard of anyone doing it on small motors. So heres my question, on an evinrude 18hp fastwin, what do i need to do besides fogging and changing lower end oil? how am i sure all water is out of water jackets in motor and water pump housing? i assume the water just drains out right? motor is stored upright on back of boat

 

[ondarvr]

Re: small outboard winterizing

Stand it up in the corner of the shop, then tuck it in and kiss it goodnight, next spring pull it out and use it.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: small outboard winterizing

Outboards are self-draining. Change the gear oil, let her drain and toss it in the garage. If storing outside, spray some fogging oil into carb when idleing in a barrel, then let drain and change gear oil. Hit grease fittings as well.