1. Change gear lube. Check for signs of water in gear oil. If water is present in oil, have problem repaired before storing for winter.
2. Grease all fittings on motor. Grease steering cable at motor and mid-section on motor.
3. Pull propeller and clean propeller shaft. Grease propeller shaft with waterproof grease and reinstall propeller.
4. Run engine. Bring up to normal operating temperature and run fogging oil through motor.(normally 5-10 minutes)
5. Run anti-freeze through motor to insure any water left in powerhead is treated to prevent freezing.
6. Check all wire connectors and fittings.
7. Spray powerhead down with a light oil that does not contain water. Suggest using OMC DPL.
8. Spray entire motor down with a light oil that does not contain water. Suggest using OMC DPL.
9. Store motor in the down position. If this is not possible or motor is stored outdoors, put a plastic or waterproof covering over the propeller to avoid water pooling in the exhaust area behind the propeller.

1. Change lower unit oil. Check for signs of water in gear oil. If water is present have problem repaired before storing for winter.
2. Pull propeller and clean propeller shaft. Grease shaft with waterproof grease and reinstall propeller and hardware.
3. Grease all fittings and steering.
4. Grease gimball bearing. Outdrive should be pulled and gimball bearing greased and checked. Bellows should be checked at this time. If water is present or gimball bearing is bad, these should be replaced/repaired before continuing with winterization.
5. Check all engine fluid levels. Add fluids as needed.
6. Check all filters.(Fuel, Fuel/Water seperator ect.)
7. Fog engine through carburetor.
8. Run anti-freeze through motor.
9. Put plastic bag over carburetor to prevent water intrusion during winter.
10. Store outdrive in down position. If this is not possible put a plastic bag over propeller.
11. Add fuel treatment to gas. Fuel stabilizer helps to prevent water in fuel.
12. Wipe motor down with light oil. Suggest OMC DPL.
13. Wipe outdrive down with light oil. Suggest OMC DPL.

1. Check all wheel bearings. Replace if needed. Repack with new waterproof wheel bearing grease.
2. Grease buddy bearings if installed on trailer.
3. Visual inspect brakes and brake lines if equipped. Repair if needed.
4. Check level of brake fluid. Add if needed.
5. Check lights. Repair if needed.
6. Check tires and inflate to proper PSI

           All boats and motors, not in continued use should be winterized. Do not take a chance on your investment being damaged over the winter months. Winterization gives you piece of mind. York River Marine will winterize your boat and motor and trailer so that when Spring time comes around, you will be ready to enjoy your boat. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR IF YOU NEED YOU INVESTMENT PROTECTED CALL US AT (804)785-2628 OR EMAIL US AT SALES@YORK RIVER MARINE.COM.