MAINTENANCE
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 26
CAUTION
A discharged battery can be damaged by freezing.
IMPORTANT: MerCruiser recommends that propylene glycol antifreeze (a nontoxic
and environmentally safe) antifreeze be used in seawater section of the cooling sys-
tem for cold weather or extended storage. Make sure that the propylene glycol anti-
freeze contains a rust inhibitor and is recommended for use in marine engines. Be
certain to follow the propylene glycol manufacturer’s recommendations.
Power Package Layup
CARBURETED MODELS
NOTICE
Refer to “Cold Weather or Extended Storage Precautions” in this section,
BEFORE proceeding.
1.
Follow instructions “a” or “b” depending on type fuel available during layup:
a. If boat is to be placed in storage with fuel in fuel tanks that does not contain
alcohol: Fill fuel tank(s) with fresh gasoline that does not contain alcohol and a
sufficient amount of Quicksilver Gasoline Stabilizer for Marine Engines to treat the
gasoline. Follow instructions on container.
b. If boat is to be placed in storage with fuel in fuel tanks that does contain
alcohol (if fuel without alcohol is unavailable): Fuel tanks should be drained as
completely as possible and Quicksilver Gasoline Stabilizer for Marine Engines
added to any fuel remaining in the tank. Follow instructions on container.
IMPORTANT: If boat is to be placed in storage with fuel containing alcohol in fuel
tanks refer to “Fuel” in this SECTION 1B for additional information.
2.
Replace the water separating fuel filter as outlined in SECTION 5A - Fuel Delivery
Systems, “Water Separating Fuel Filter.”
3.
4.
Supply water to the seawater pickup pump as outlined in “Flushing Cooling System.”
Start the engine and check for fuel leaks. If leaks exist, stop the engine immediately.
Recheck filter installation.
5.
Start the engine. Operate at idle rpm until it reaches normal operating temperature and
the fuel stabilizer has been circulated. Shut off the engine.
6.
7.
Change the engine oil and filter.
If boat has been operated in salty, polluted or mineral-laden waters, flush cooling system
as outlined in “Flushing Cooling System.”
8.
Prepare fuel system for extended storage as follows:
a. Close the fuel shut-off valve, if equipped. If no fuel shut off valve is present, a suitable
method must be employed to STOP the flow of fuel from the fuel tank to the engine
before proceeding.
b. Remove flame arrestor assembly and start engine.
c. While operating engine at fast idle (1000-1500 rpm), fog internal surfaces of induc-
tion system and combustion chambers by squirting approximately 8 ounces (227
grams) of Quicksilver Storage Seal or SAE 20W engine oil into carburetor bores.
Index
Page 1B-20
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