Outboard Discussions

[jshisha]

I have the standard Nissan 6HP 4 stroke outboard. What I have been doing after each use is to pull out the gas line and running the gas dry. I use the outboard just to get in and out of the dock and it would not be unusual for the boat to sit for 2 weeks with no activity.

Is this the right thing to do or should I just shut the motor off and leave the gas line connected?

[Ariel 109]

jshisha

I think it's OK to run the motor dry, although likely unnecessary, it's not going to hurt anything. Many aircraft motors are shut down by cutting the fuel supply.

Ben

[carl291]

I would concur that running the system dry is best. Especially with Ethanol tainted fuel, when the engine will not be used for 14 days.