MAINTENANCE
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 30
Recommissioning
NOTICE
Refer to Cold Weather or Extended Storage Precautions BEFORE proceeding.
1.
Verify that all cooling system hoses are connected and tight and all drain plugs are
installed and tight.
IMPORTANT: Before launching boat, pull up on manual release valve. Verify that
green indicators are no longer extended.
2.
Pull up on manual release valve to release pressure from the drain system.
CAUTION
Manual release valve may not close completely. Ensure valve is completely seated.
3.
Verify that air actuator and water drain system pressure indicators have returned to the
closed position and that the manual relief valve is completely closed.
4.
5.
Inspect serpentine drive belt condition and tension.
Perform all lubrication and maintenance specified for completion annually in
maintenance schedule, except items which were performed at time of engine layup.
6.
For sterndrive unit recommissioning, refer to appropriate sterndrive service manual.
CAUTION
When installing battery (in next step), be sure to connect positive battery cable to
positive (+) terminal and negative (grounded) battery cable to negative (–) battery
terminal. If battery cables are reversed, damage to electrical system WILL result.
7.
Install fully charged battery. Clean battery cable clamps and terminals to help retard
corrosion.
CAUTION
DO NOT operate engine without cooling water being supplied to seawater pickup
pump or water pump impeller will be damaged and subsequent overheating
damage to engine may result.
8.
Start engine and closely observe instrumentation to ensure that all systems are
functioning properly.
9.
Carefully inspect entire engine for fuel, oil, water and exhaust leaks.
Check steering system, shift and throttle controls for proper operation.
10.
INDEX
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