SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 26
MAINTENANCE
d. Squirt the remaining 2 ounces (57 g) of Storage Seal (or oil) rapidly into carburetor,
just as the engine begins to stall, due to lack of fuel. Allow engine to stop.
e. Turn ignition key to OFF position.
f.
Refer to “Flushing Cooling System” and appropriately remove water supply to the
seawater pickup pump.
9.
Clean flame arrestor and crankcase ventilation hoses and reinstall.
10.
11.
Drain seawater section of cooling system as outlined in “Draining Instructions.”
Closed Cooling System Models: Test coolant to ensure that it will protect against
freezing to the lowest temperature expected during storage.
12.
13.
14.
Lubricate all items outlined in “Lubrication.”
Service batteries. Refer to manufacturer’s instructions.
Clean outside of engine and repaint any areas required with Quicksilver Primer and
Spray Paint. After paint has dried, spray Quicksilver Corrosion and Rust Preventive
Type II or wipe down with Quicksilver Storage Seal or SAE 20W engine oil.
15.
For drive unit layup information, refer to appropriate Sterndrive Manual.
CAUTION
Sterndrive unit should be stored in full “down” position. Universal Joint bellows
may develop a “set” if unit is stored in raised position and may fail when unit is
returned to service.
Draining Instructions
Single Point Drain System
Some models are equipped with a single point drain system consisting of 2 hoses with hard-
ware and a T-handle retrieval tool (shown below). This system drains the seawater section
of the engine only.
a
b
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a - T-handle Retrieval Tool
b - Hoses
Index
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MARCH 1999
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