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Sterndrive – Deluxe Winterize

1. Engine

• Run & flush
• Spray decarbonizer through engine
• Seal internal engine parts
• Spray engine with rust preventative
• Grease all fittings
• Check for proper operating temperature
• Test all safety features & check tilt operation

2. Engine

• Change engine oil and filter
• Check all belts & tighten if needed
• Drain all sea water & fill with antifreeze
• Clean flame arrestor
• Test FWC anti-freeze if needed

3. Lower Unit

• Change gearlube
• Remove prop, grease spline, check condition
• Check water pump output
• Remove drive, grease u-joints, gimble bearing
• Check engine alignment M/C, OMC & Cobra
• Check anodes as needed**

4. Fuel System

• Treat fuel with fuel conditioner
• Adjust carb if needed
• Check condition of fuel system
• Inspect fuel lines and replace filters

5. Electrical System

• Test battery, charge if needed
• Check water level
• Check charging system & spark output
• Check battery connection & clean if needed

6. Boat

• Check all accessories, instruments & lights
• Check steering cable operation and grease
• Remove drain plug and tape to steering wheel

7. Trailer

• Check wheel bearings & brakes if applicable
• Check lights, lube winch & coupler

** If anodes need to be replaced they are in addition to listed prices, anodes can range from $29.00 to $275.00, depending on which engine and how many need to be replaced. Replacement of anodes is at the customers request.

Sterndrive Basic Winterization Estimated Costs:

• 4 cyl: 4.0 to 4.5 Hours Labor plus parts
• 6 cyl: 4.5 to 5.0 Hours Labor plus parts
• 8 cyl: 5.0 to 5.5 Hours Labor plus parts
• Bravo 5.5 to 6.0 Hours Labor plus parts

1. Engine

• Run & flush
• Seal internal engine parts
• Spray engine with rust preventative
• Grease all fittings
• Check for proper operating temperature
• Test all safety features & check tilt operation

2. Engine

• Change engine oil and filter
• Check all belts & tighten if needed
• Drain all sea water & fill with antifreeze
• Clean flame arrestor
• Test FWC anti-freeze if needed

3. Lower Unit

• Change gearlube
• Remove prop, grease spline, check condition
• Check water pump output
• Check & replace anodes as needed
• If anodes need to be replaced this is at customer’s option.
  **Anodes can be $20.00 – $150.00 above described estimate upon drive

4. Fuel System

• Treat fuel with fuel conditioner
• Adjust carb if needed
• Check condition of fuel system
• Inspect fuel lines and replace filters

5. Electrical System

• Test battery, charge if needed
• Check water level
• Check charging system & spark output
• Check battery connection & clean if needed

Sterndrive Basic Winterization Estimated Costs:

• 4 cyl: 2.65 to 3.0 Hours Labor plus parts
• 6 cyl: 3.0 to 3.5 Hours Labor plus parts
• 8 cyl: 3.5 to 4.0 Hours Labor plus parts

1. Engine

• Run & flush
• Seal internal engine parts
• Spray engine with rust preventative
• Grease all fittings
• Check for proper operating temperature
• Test all safety features & check tilt operation
• Drain all sea water
• Test FWC anti-freeze if needed 3. Fuel System
• Treat fuel with fuel conditioner
• Check condition of fuel system
• Inspect fuel lines and filters

2. Lower Unit

• Check water pump output

3. Electrical System

• Check charging system & spark output

Sterndrive Budget Winterize Estimated Costs:

• 4 cyl – 1.8 to 2.5 Hours Labor plus parts
• 6 cyl – 2.5 to 3.2 Hours Labor plus parts
• 8 cyl – 3.2 to 3.9 Hours Labor plus parts

1. Engine

• Check compression
• Run & flush
• Spray decarbonizer through engine
• Seal internal engine parts
• Spray engine with rust preventative
• Grease all fittings
• Check for proper operating temperature
• Test all safety features & check tilt operation

2. Lower Unit

• Change gearlube
• Remove prop, grease spline, check condition
• Check water pump output
• Check & replace anodes as needed

3. Fuel System

• Treat fuel with fuel conditioner
• Adjust carb if needed
• Check sychronization
• Check condition of fuel system
• Inspect fuel lines and replace filters

4. Electrical System

• Test battery, charge if needed
• Check water level
• Check charging system & spark output
• Check battery connection & clean if needed

5. Boat

• Check all accessories, instruments & lights
• Check steering cable operation and grease
• Remove drain plug and tape to steering wheel

6. Trailer

Check wheel bearings & brakes if applicable

Check lights, lube wich

Outboard Engine Deluxe Winterization Estimated Costs:

• 1 – 15hp: 1.25 to 2.0 Hours Labor plus parts
• 18 – 40hp: 2.0 to 3.0 Hours Labor plus parts
• 50 – 235hp:3.0 to 4.0 Hours Labor plus parts

Four-Stroke engines add up to an additional Hour of Labor depending upon horsepower

1. Engine

• Check Compression
• Run & flush
• Spray decarbonizer through engine
• Seal internal engine parts
• Spray engine with rust preventative
• Grease all fittings
• Check for proper operating temperature
• Test all safety features & check tilt operation

2. Lower Unit

• Change gearlube
• Remove prop, grease spline, check condition
• Check water pump output
• Check & replace anodes as needed

3. Fuel System

• Treat fuel with fuel conditioner
• Adjust carb if needed
• Check synchronization
• Check condition of fuel system
• Inspect fuel lines and filters

4. Electrical System

Outboard Basic Winterization Estimated Costs:

• 1 – 15hp: 1.0 to 1.5 Hours Labor plus parts
• 18 – 40hp: 1.5 to 2.0 Hours Labor plus parts
• 50 – 235hp: 2.0 to 3.5 Hours Labor plus parts

Four-Stroke engines add up to an additional Hour of Labor depending upon horsepower