Winterize Lower Unit

[84dg3sgm]

How do you winterize the lower unit of a 50 horse 2 stroke motor?

[robert graham]

Drain it, refill with fresh oil, remove prop, inspect prop shaft for fishing line wrapped around it, check prop shaft seal, clean and grease prop shaft, re-install prop...that's about it!

[njparker18]

Attached is a you-tube video on lower unit winterization.
YouTube - How to Service Your Lower Unit
Just remember to tourque the prop back on to proper spec.

[mtyfishook]

good video, thx for posting, looks like I haven't missed anything but do have two questions . Where do I get the recommended torque for the prop nut (or can I tighten to snug and backoff to fit the cotter pin) and should I replace the oil plug washers on some frequency or just do a visual inspection? Thx

[mrpontoon]

replace the washer every time,dont want water inside