Johnson Evinrude Outboard Motors 1956-1970 1.5-40hp repair manual., Page 389Get this manual
LOWER UNIT 4- Drain, and then fill the lower unit with OMC Lower Unit Gear Lubricant, as outlined in Section 10-85- Lubricate the throttle and shift linkageLubricate the swivel pin and the tilt tube with Multipurpose Lubricant, or equivalentClean the engine thoroughlyCoat the power head with Corrosion and Rust Preventative sprayInstall the hood and then apply thin film of fresh engine oil to all painted surfacesRemove the propellerApply Perfect Seal or waterproof sealer to the propeller shaft, and then install the propeller back in positionFINAL WORDS: Be sure all drain holes in the gear housing are open and free of obstructionCheck to be sure the FLUSH plug has been removed to allow all water to drainTrapped water could freeze, expand, and cause expensive castings to crackALWAYS store the engine off the boat with the lower unit below the powerhead to prevent any water from being trapped insideThe ideal storage position for an outboard is to hang it with the lower unit downIf hanging is not practical, lay the outboard on its backThis will place the lower unit below the power head 10-9