1995 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 9.9, 15 four-stroke Service Manual, Page 27Get this manual
10If the engine is removed from boat, carefully store the special locknuts and lockbolts used to attach the remote steering, shift, and throttle systems with the engineThese fasteners are made of special materials to resist weakening and rustingDo not substitute these fasteners with nuts and bolts which look the sameUsing the wrong nuts and bolts may result in sudden unexpected loss of engine control11Inspect the entire boat steering system for damage due to corrosion, aging, lack of maintenance, or abuseInspect mechanical steering cables for deterioration or cracksFollow equipment manufacturer's maintenance and lubrication recommendations when servicing the steering system12Remove battery and check its condition, water level, and chargeStore in cool, dry place, out of direct sunlightCheck the water level and charge periodically during storageRefer to Section for battery maintenance information13If equipped, service the boat fuel filter following instructions on canister14Remove propeller and check for damageA slightly bent propeller blade can hardly be noticed but will affect the performance of the engineClean and lubricate the propeller shaft with OMC Triple-Guard grease15Drain and refill gearcaseLubricate engineSee Lubricationthis section16Check engine carefullyMake sure screws and nuts are tightReplace damaged or worn parts Make sure electrical and fuel system fasteners and clamps are tight and in good conditionFailure to do so may cause electrical sparks and fuel leakage under the engine coverFire and explosion could occur17Replace engine coverUse touch-up paint where needed