MAINTENANCE
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 30
NOTE: If possible, place a container under drains and hoses to prevent water from draining
into boat.
CAUTION
Closed Cooling section must be kept filled with a solution of ethylene glycol
antifreeze and water (mix antifreeze to manufacturer’s recommended proportions
to protect engine to lowest temperature to which it will be exposed). DO NOT USE
PROPYLENE GLYCOL antifreeze in closed cooling section. Seawater section,
however, must be drained completely. Refer to Fluid Recommendations for more
information.
CAUTION
A discharged battery can be damaged by freezing.
Power Package Layup
NOTICE
Refer to Cold Weather or Extended Storage Precautions in this section BEFORE
proceeding.
1.
Fill fuel tanks with fresh gasoline that does not contain alcohol and a sufficient amount
of Quicksilver Gasoline Stabilizer for Marine Engines to treat gasoline. Follow
instructions on container.
2.
If boat is to be placed in storage with fuel containing alcohol in fuel tanks (if fuel
without alcohol is not available): Fuel tanks should be drained as low as possible and
Quicksilver Gasoline Stabilizer for Marine Engines added to any fuel remaining in the
tank. Refer to Fuel Recommendations for additional information.
NOTE: If desired, a portable fuel tank can be used to perform the remainder of the power
package layup procedures. Be sure to add an appropriate amount of Gasoline Stabilizer to
the portable tank.
IMPORTANT: Before starting engine, a water source must be attached to the seawater
pickup pump. Follow all warnings and flushing attachments procedures stated in
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM.
3.
Run engine sufficiently to bring it up to normal operating temperature and allow fuel with
Quicksilver Gasoline Stabilizer to circulate through fuel system. Shut off engine.
4.
5.
6.
Change oil and oil filter. Refer to Changing Oil And Filter.
Flush cooling system. Refer to Flushing System.
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.
INDEX
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90-863161 SEPTEMBER 2000
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