2001 Merc SW 200 XL - Just Rebuilt Carbs

[bldgengineer]

Okay guys I need some advice.

I've cleaned the carbs and she's running great after some adjustment of the idle circuit. I changed out the filter/separator and inline filter. I now have a completely empty 80 gallon tank but the carb bowls are full since I used a 5 gallon gas can with fresh premium to test run it.

I need to know what my next steps are. I also saw a little bit of water coming out where the lower unit mates up. Should I be worried about that? I want to know everything possible to keep this my fuel from crapping out and wreaking havoc on my carbs again. PLEASE!

I'm basically setting this thing up for winter at this point

 

[Chris1956]

Re: 2001 Merc SW 200 XL - Just Rebuilt Carbs

Well, if the fuel tank is steel, I would toss in some 2 cycle oil to control the rust. Maybe a pint or so. if not steel leave it alone. Put some fuel stabilizer into 5 gal can and run her up to warm. Spray some fogging oil into carb throats and get her to smoke. Stall her or turn her off, and let her drain. Change gear oil and pump grease into fittings. That will winterize her. Next year put fresh premix into 80 gal tank and go boating. A water seperator is a real good idea on a large tank like that.