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INDEX
IMPORTANT: Before starting engine, a water source must be
attached to the seawater intake openings in gear housing,
and/or seawater pickup pump. Follow all warnings, and
flushing attachments procedures stated, in Flushing Cooling
System.
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.
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 Requirements for additional information.
NOTE: If desired, a portable fuel tank can be used to perform the
remainder of the power package lay up procedures. Be sure to add
an appropriate amount of Gasoline Stabilizer to the portable tank.
3 Run engine sufficiently to bring it up to normal operating
temperature and allow fuel with Quicksilver Gasoline Stabilizer to
circulate thru fuel system. Shut off engine.
4 Change oil and oil filter.
5 Flush cooling system. Refer to Flushing Cooling System
procedure shown earlier in this manual.
6 Proceed to the following instructions appropriate for your model,
for additional fuel system preparation.
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