Quick winterization question

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tie_one_on

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Machine is a 1993 Yamaha WR500.
To winterize-
1. Add stabile to full tank of fuel
2. Run machine a few out of water to blow water out of exhaust
3. Spray fogging oil in carb

This is used in freash water only.

Anything I missed?
Thanks
 
mike64

mike64

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Re: Quick winterization question

I'm new to winterizing too, but I believe after you spray fogging oil into the carbs, you pull the spark plugs and give the cylinders a shot of fogging oil as well.
 
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rndn

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Re: Quick winterization question

If you fog it properly while the engine is warm the fogging oil will coat the cylinder walls.
 
NelsonQ

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Re: Quick winterization question

rndn is right. If you do it warm, the fogging oil will cover the cylinder walls.

I pull the plugs in mine and give them an extra shot. It won't hurt anything and is an extra step but still pretty quick to do and cheap extra insurance
 
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chrisg

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Re: Quick winterization question

I have not fogged the engines, just put stabilizer in the gas, andused a shop vac to suck out water in the cooling lines. This year I shut the fuel off and ran the engines dry. Not sure if that will help anything or not. Other then that, I just stick 'em out back nose up. ( and plug the muffer with a rag to prevent mice from making a home in the exhaust)
 
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