11-26-2013, 04:16 PM
You are very correct about residual water ruining your water pump.
That is why you need to disable your motor from starting and crank it over for a couple seconds (without the motor starting) just like Coot mentioned to drain the pump.
Now you have the best of both worlds, a dry and non-burnt impeller/ housing.
Also remember to put your outboard in an upright position if you store it outdoors so that water does not accumulate and freeze behind the propeller. A cracked lower unit may result if you leave the motor in a tilt position.
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That is why you need to disable your motor from starting and crank it over for a couple seconds (without the motor starting) just like Coot mentioned to drain the pump.
Now you have the best of both worlds, a dry and non-burnt impeller/ housing.
Also remember to put your outboard in an upright position if you store it outdoors so that water does not accumulate and freeze behind the propeller. A cracked lower unit may result if you leave the motor in a tilt position.
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