Be sure there isn’t any water in the gear case and fill it with lubriplate 105 or corn head grease. I’m guessing you don’t have a grease gun so the 105 might be the best choice for you as it comes in a tube. Available from NAPA or on line. Put some oil on the threads of the gas cap and vent screw and close them fairly tight. Keeps them from getting stuck over time. Take out the mixture screw and put some oil on it then tighten it so it just bottoms out. Don’t over tighten. This is to help keep air and moisture from getting in the tank and carburetor. Take out the spark plug. With piston all the way to the top, and with the spark plug hole facing up, pour in about ½ oz of oil. Slowly turn the flywheel till the piston gets to the bottom. Then turn the motor over a few more times and put the spark plug back in. Expect some oil to come out of the exhaust. If the motor is going to be stored in an unheated space for and extended period of time, it would be best to build a wooden create to keep it in. Really helps to keep away the moisture. Option 2 would be a sealed plastic tub. Tubs
A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.
