75 hp Honda 4 stroke outboard

[skoman]

Hello to all! My question is do you need to fog the carbs of a 75hp 4-stroke honda outboard enginewhen storing for the winter? I have heard yes and no which one is it?

[all thumbs]

Hi gutsko. I have a 50 hp 4stroke honda that for the last 4 years I have just drained all 3 carbs. there is a valve on the bottom of each one with the bottom one that has a drain hose attached. Just move the hose up to the other two for draining. This is suggested in the manual for winterizing it. I also run fuel stabilizer all year. It sits through Wisconsin winters outside and has been starting right up in spring. I also change lower unit oil in fall. Come spring I do engine oil,fuel filter, and water filter seperator. I'am sure there are other ways from other members here but this has been working for me, good luck. A T

[skoman]

Thanks for the info all thumbs that is what my manual suggests as well but it also says to add one table spoonfull of new motor oil into the cylinders do you have this step in your manual?

[all thumbs]

Don't see that step in my instructions, but I also don't see any harm in doing so.

[skoman]

Thanks for the help all thumbs. You mention a water filter separater what is that and where is it located.

[all thumbs]

It's a set up to seperate water from fuel. It didn't come with the boat,I mounted it myself. Mine is Honda made but they make other brands, Racor I think is one type. I found a spot next to fuel tank that looked good and bolted it there. Cut the hose to tank and hooked to the stem that says in, then hook other part of hose to engine to the out. Not a bad thing to have if you get fuel that might have water in it, plus moisture that might build up in tank. There is a valve at the bottom to drain it. Here are some pictures.