Etec winterising procedure

[Pikey Dave]

[MatFromPoland]

I made it against rules. They advice to remove prop before.
I have used some cheap plastic pond (cheap but good - after season sale)

Main idea was to avoid noise. In water E-tec sounds fantastic, without is noisy.



I have used ICON gauges (RPM).

1) Stabilize the engine’s fuel supply. Add 2+4
Fuel Conditioner following instructions on
container. Fill fuel tank.
2) If winterizing on a trailer, remove the propeller.
Attach a garden hose to flushing
port and turn on the water. Refer to Flushing
on page 46.
3) Outboard must be in NEUTRAL, and remote
control and shift linkage must be in
NEUTRAL position at all times during winterization
procedure.

Process:

To winterize the engine, enter the SYSTEM menu, then:
1.) Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select WINTERIZE.
2.) Press and hold the MODE button to enter the selection.
The LCD screen will display message "PERFORM WINTERIZE?".
3.) Press and hold the MODE button to enter WINTERIZATION.
The LCD screen will display the message "RECEIVING DATA TO START
THE PROCESS"
4.) When prompted, engage NEUTRAL only button on throttle and
advance the THROTTLE ONLY to at least 50%.
The LCD screen will display "WINTERIZE IN PROGRESS".
When complete the LCD screen will display WINTERIZE COMPLETE.
Do not adjust throttle or engine until winterization is complete and the
engine has shut OFF

A few minutes, full automatic process. Engine has stopped automatically on the end of process. Now she left to winter sleep

[Xk59D]

what type of barrel is that? pond liner?

i can't find anything not a fortune that fits.

[MatFromPoland]

https://www.obi.pl/decom/product/Hei...=1&pageSize=72

Something like this. Will check tomorrow. Cost was 20 GBP in nearest Garden market (but it was special promo offer like 60% off)
Sorry but mentioned above website is in Polish language. So it is regular garden pound I suppose. Not linear.

[Xk59D]

thanks, i've looked at them before but were circa 70 quid for something that fits.

the search continues..............

[MatFromPoland]

look at rectangular one: https://www.heissner.de/en/products/...r-gardens.html

[willk]

My "test tank" requirements are kinda special. After much fruitless searching I eventually constructed a wooden frame, filled it with 3/4" shuttering ply and lined it with lino, sealing the joints with Tec7. It is now a 300L tank and allows me to run up the plant wherever I need. Cost me buttons....

[mick]

this does me fine

[Xk59D]

the zuke is massive on the lower unit. it won't go near a 45 gallon drum cut open that my old 100 merc 4 stroke went in easily.

[willk]

Originally Posted by Xk59D

the zuke is massive on the lower unit.

Ply and a plastic liner cut to suit, :

[Pikey Dave]

And I thought I was the one who overthought & over engineered stuff😄 what's wrong with muffs....you know what I mean😉

[willk]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

And I thought I was the one who overthought & over engineered stuff�� what's wrong with muffs....you know what I mean��

Not enough water pressure in the boonies I'm afraid. Next door's jacks flushes and I'm gaspin'...

[Xk59D]

I've had overheat alarms on the zuke with muffs.

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by willk

Not enough water pressure in the boonies I'm afraid. Next door's jacks flushes and I'm gaspin'...

Originally Posted by Xk59D

I've had overheat alarms on the zuke with muffs.

Ah! I see. I've got the opposite problem, 10bar water pressure. I have PRVs to stop water hammer & prevent the hose pipes exploding

[Xk59D]

It is strange as the outboard still has water peeing but it auto shuts down to protect itself with an alarm.

[MatFromPoland]

I have opened Pandora box
But I spent few days also to find it (internet, garden, construction markets)
When I be back with this item keeping bill with really good amount as a shield my wife reaction surprised me: "oh are you going to do something in the Garden ..."
I wish to have more courage and tell her that it is boat only equipment ...

Back to winterization:

After it keep engine in lower possible position to drain it properly

This is what manual stated.

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by Xk59D

I've had overheat alarms on the zuke with muffs.

Xk59D
i had same trouble with my suzuki 90 low water pressure on muffs got this still FOC if you can pick up from dn22 7ng 660mm dia 530 deep 6mm thick.

cheers

[Xk59D]

Hi buddy,

Thanks for kind offer, logistics don't work unfortunately though. Someone more local may take up the kind offer though.

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by Xk59D

Hi buddy,

Thanks for kind offer, logistics don't work unfortunately though. Someone more local may take up the kind offer though.

No worries it's there if anyone wants it.

[kawasaki]

We don't 'Winterise' on Anglesey, we just keep on going afloat
Can be warmer in January than June! Yer all friggen Whimps!