Crankin up after extended storage

hjorgan · 11-20-2008, 10:19 AM

Yamaha 225 4 stroke 2003 model

Has been on the rack since September

Some gas in the tanks but not full :doh

We want to take her out this weekend.

I'm thinking I'll filler up with fresh (1.87 per gallon!!!) gas and the recommended amount of stabil.

And give her a shot.

Any other suggestions?

Sequoiha · 11-20-2008, 10:37 AM

from sept. is not extended,,,, stabil should have been put in from the start, not now,,, I would fill up will good gas, and give it a shot,,, should not be a problem,,,:usaflag

sosmarine · 11-20-2008, 10:46 AM

In addition to what Kenny said, I would fill up with at least mid grade 89 Octane. Really should use it all the time. As low as it is now maybe even the really good stuff 91 octane.

Like Kenny said, the Sta bil is a before thing. The Sta Bil Marine formula is designed for routine use, not just a stabilizer.

Georgiaboy · 11-20-2008, 11:21 AM

I just took mine out last weekend for the first time since about august. no problem with the engine running other than a dirt dobber nest in the pee hole. just a reminder to check that.

metal11 · 11-20-2008, 07:10 PM

I don't believe there would be a need for premium or mid grade. It's not like it was up for 6 or 8 months and the fuel has a chance of going bad. The motor has only been sitting up a month or so. I would recommend that you add stabil before you put it back up.

hjorgan · 11-20-2008, 07:23 PM

Thanks guys. I had stabil in it but not in the proper doseage I'm afraid.

I'll gas-er up and see what she'll do.

Kenny, looks like it will be Spring before the hours turn for that tune-up! Work shedule has me land-locked.

Sequoiha · 11-21-2008, 06:55 AM

I understand,,,, cya in the spring,,,:usaflag

11-20-2008, 10:19 AM	#1
hjorgan Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,559	Crankin up after extended storage Yamaha 225 4 stroke 2003 model Has been on the rack since September Some gas in the tanks but not full :doh We want to take her out this weekend. I'm thinking I'll filler up with fresh (1.87 per gallon!!!) gas and the recommended amount of stabil. And give her a shot. Any other suggestions?

11-20-2008, 10:37 AM	#2
Sequoiha Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 2,624	RE: Crankin up after extended storage from sept. is not extended,,,, stabil should have been put in from the start, not now,,, I would fill up will good gas, and give it a shot,,, should not be a problem,,,:usaflag __________________ Kenny Mann Ms Penny Fishing Team Member NRA 172499461 Minn Kota Authorized Service Center Dealer for The Super Stick www.thesuperstick.com Emerald Coast Marine LLC Allmost Anything Computers 4610 Saufley Field Rd Pensacola Fl, 32526 1-850-456-8196 1-850-455-8318 Sequoiha@cox.net Kenny_Mann-ECM@cox.net

11-20-2008, 10:46 AM	#3
sosmarine Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Navarre/Town Center Posts: 1,856	RE: Crankin up after extended storage In addition to what Kenny said, I would fill up with at least mid grade 89 Octane. Really should use it all the time. As low as it is now maybe even the really good stuff 91 octane. Like Kenny said, the Sta bil is a before thing. The Sta Bil Marine formula is designed for routine use, not just a stabilizer.

11-20-2008, 11:21 AM	#4
Georgiaboy Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 275	RE: Crankin up after extended storage I just took mine out last weekend for the first time since about august. no problem with the engine running other than a dirt dobber nest in the pee hole. just a reminder to check that.

11-20-2008, 07:10 PM	#5
metal11 Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 125	RE: Crankin up after extended storage I don't believe there would be a need for premium or mid grade. It's not like it was up for 6 or 8 months and the fuel has a chance of going bad. The motor has only been sitting up a month or so. I would recommend that you add stabil before you put it back up.

11-20-2008, 07:23 PM	#6
hjorgan Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,559	RE: Crankin up after extended storage Thanks guys. I had stabil in it but not in the proper doseage I'm afraid. I'll gas-er up and see what she'll do. Kenny, looks like it will be Spring before the hours turn for that tune-up! Work shedule has me land-locked.

11-21-2008, 06:55 AM	#7
Sequoiha Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 2,624	RE: Crankin up after extended storage I understand,,,, cya in the spring,,,:usaflag __________________ Kenny Mann Ms Penny Fishing Team Member NRA 172499461 Minn Kota Authorized Service Center Dealer for The Super Stick www.thesuperstick.com Emerald Coast Marine LLC Allmost Anything Computers 4610 Saufley Field Rd Pensacola Fl, 32526 1-850-456-8196 1-850-455-8318 Sequoiha@cox.net Kenny_Mann-ECM@cox.net

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