CLOSED COOLED MODELS
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 26
6.
After seawater section of cooling system has been drained completely, coat threads of
drain plugs with Quicksilver Perfect Seal and reinstall. Tighten drain plugs securely.
Reconnect hoses and tighten all hose clamps securely. If NOT equipped with
seacock: seawater inlet hose must remain disconnected and plugged until engine is to
be restarted.
7.
Insert a small wire (repeatedly) to make sure that vent holes and water drain holes and
passages (as shown) are unobstructed and open.
e
b
d
f
c
f
a
c
70134
71216
a - Speedometer Pitot Tube
b - Trim Tab Cavity Vent Hole
c - Trim Tab Cavity Drain Passage
d - Gear Housing Water Drain Hole (One Each - Port and Starboard)
e - Gear Housing Cavity Vent Hole
f - Gear Housing Cavity Drain Hole
8.
Crank engine over SLIGHTLY with starter motor to purge any water trapped in seawater
pickup pump. DO NOT ALLOW ENGINE TO START.
Recommissioning
NOTICE
Refer to “Cold Weather or Extended Storage Precautions,” in this section
BEFORE proceeding.
WARNING
To prevent possible injury or damage to equipment, do not install battery until all
maintenance has been performed on engine.
1.
Check that all cooling system hoses are connected properly and hose clamps are tight.
Check that all drain plugs are installed and tightened securely.
2.
Inspect drive belts.
CAUTION
When installing battery, be sure to connect NEGATIVE (–) battery cable to NEGA-
TIVE (–) battery terminal and POSITIVE (+) battery cable to POSITIVE (+) battery ter-
minal. If battery cables are reversed, electrical system damage will result.
3.
Install fully-charged battery. Clean battery cable clamps and terminals and reconnect
cables (see CAUTION listed above). Tighten each cable clamp securely when con-
necting.
4.
Coat terminal connections with a battery terminal anti-corrosion agent.
Index
Page 6B-20
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