Suzuki 150 4S, Long term working away
Submitted by terboz123 on Wed, 2012-03-07 11:26
Hey team
In the middle of may,i am heading offshore for 6 months (NZ) to work. At this point of time it looks like i will be back by NOV. thats roughly 6 months away, for all you motor gurus, what pre cautions should i take and do on the motor to keep it in good nic.
Start it every few weeks to give it a run?
Need as much adivce as possible please.
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Maybe lend it to me, and I
Maybe lend it to me, and I can keep it ticking over ;)
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haha tilly......at least
haha tilly......
at least imaway for the winter, though i prefere winter fishing,as there as far less boats out!!!
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disconect battery. leave
disconect battery. leave minimal fuel in the tank so it doesnt go off. maybe turn over once a month to keep the motor lubricated. make sure all the bungs are out and boat is tilted up enough so if any water gets in it will drain away
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Actually just the opposite
Actually just the opposite with the fuel. I would top it to the top to prevent condensation and water in fuel problems later.
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Put some fuel stabilzer in
Put some fuel stabilzer in the tank if its an inbuilt tank. Stops the fuel going off apparently.
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have someone turn the
have someone turn the steering wheel back and forth occasionally as well...Dose it in some linox and as already stated run juice and water through it fortnightly
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spray in inox before leaving do not leave fuel tank empty as the condensation will build up and you will have problems later! use some stabilizer for the fuel! if possible get the missus or a mate to run your motor as often as possible including turning the steering to keep the steering cable moving, get your mechanic to service it a week before you return so it is ready to go when you get back
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Take the cowl off, clean
Take the cowl off, clean down carefully with fresh water and rag then spray lanotec around liberally. I wouldnt bother starting once a month but trickle charge the batteries instead. Plan on changing the impellor when you get back. Without regular use it will perish.
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insurance
if no one is taking the boat out i would ring your insurance company and get a 6 month lay up , might save you some money
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Motor protection.
The fuel stabilzer idea is worth doing for sure. In hot humid conditions condensation is a real problem, i guess a wet winter could do the same. I have used metholated spirits for years with no problems at all, i do have a water trap but never have had to drain water out of the glass bottomed trap. Living in Kununurra the wet season proper doesn't see much boating, so periods of up to 3 months have gone by in the past where the Yamaha 115 4 stroke sits idle. Some motors can get corrosion in the bore hence starting would be beneficial. Batteries should be fine if isolator switch is off.
PS I have used 200ml per 100 litres for 8 or 9 years as a given every couple of tanks. Ask any old fuel truck driver, thats how i found out.
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try winterizing it
suzuki forums will tell you how to winterize it.It done all the time in the northen countrys
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