The Distributor February / March 2018 | Page 8

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Q20 LEADS THE WAY !

IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT Q20 IS CONSIDERED BY MOST TO BE THE LEADING MOISTURE REPELLENT FOR PROTECTING AND REMOVING MOISTURE FROM WET IGNITION SYSTEMS ON CARS , TRUCKS , MOTORBIKES , MARINE ENGINES AND ELECTRIC MOTORS . Q20 OVERCOMES AND PREVENTS STUBBORN STARTING AND STALLING IN DAMP CLIMATES AND HEAVY DOWNPOURS . THE UNIQUE PENETRATING POWER OF Q20 MAKES IT IDEAL AS A RELEASE AGENT AND LIGHT DUTY LUBRICANT FOR USE IN THE HOME , GARAGE AND WORKSHOP . Q20 IS SILICONE FREE .

As one of its top performing products , Prodist is happy to shed more light on how to get the best from this amazing product .

As summer begins to wind down , most of us probably just park the jet-ski or motorboat and forget about it until next summer . Here are a few time saving tips before storing your outboard motors , which will improve performance and duration .
DO THESE 5 THINGS BEFORE STORING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR THROUGH WINTER …

Q20 SUPER MULTI-PURPOSE LUBRICANT

Q20 is the leading multi-purpose lubricant that protects against corrosion , stops rust , lubricates sticky mechanisms and displaces moisture from electrical systems . Q20 is the ideal light duty lubricant for use in the home , garage and workshop .
Available in 150g and 300g aerosol , 5 litre and 25 litre drums
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Johannesburg Tel : + 27 ( 0 ) 11 452 7048
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STEP 1 Whether you ’ ve been in fresh or salt water , make sure that you flush the engine at home after every outing . Attach a garden hose to the mount on the lower unit , where the water is taken in , and turn the tap on . Start up the motor . The water pump will then flush out the system . Be sure to stand well clear of the propeller , and keep the throttle in neutral : always think of your safety .
STEP 2 If your boat is going to be stored for an extended period , make sure you disconnect the fuel line . If it ’ s a carburettor-engine ( two-stroke ), you should allow the engine to burn what ’ s left in the carburettor , as old fuel can clog up the engine . Disconnect the fuel line ( if you have the quick-disconnect type fuel line ) and keep the engine running until it runs out of fuel . For fuelinjected engines , it ’ s best to install a stabiliser in the fuel tank before you run the engine .
STEP 3 While the engine is running , it ’ s a good idea to have the motor cowling off so that you can visually inspect the engine for fuel leaks , water leaks , loose bolts , corroded parts or loose wires . Switch the engine off and put a bit of grease on the cable ends and linkages .
STEP 4 Be sure to turn the key to ‘ off ’ and if you have a battery switch , turn it to the ‘ off ’ position too . The idea is to make sure that all the moving parts are going to stay put for the next few minutes of cleaning .
STEP 5 If you want to prolong the longevity of your outboard motor , wipe down and spray all the accessible mechanical components and moving parts with an anti-corrosive product like Q20 . Be sure to lubricate or grease all the moving parts , such as the pivots , shift mechanism , throttle cables and carburettor valves . Place the cowling back onto its fittings . Once you ’ ve cleaned that , cover the entire motor with canvas or plastic for the duration of storage .