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MerCruiser Sterndrive 4.3 MPI User Manual

MerCruiser Sterndrive 4.3 MPI
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Section 6 - Storage
Page 118 90-864195070 JUNE 2007
3. Close the fuel shut off valve, if equipped. Disconnect and plug the fuel inlet fitting if not
equipped with a fuel shut off valve.
4. Connect the remote fuel tank (with the fogging mixture) to the fuel inlet fitting.
IMPORTANT: Supply cooling water to the engine.
5. Start and operate the engine at 1300 rpm for 5 minutes.
6. After specified operating time is complete, slowly return throttle to idle rpm and shut
engine off.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that some fogging mixture remains in the engine. Do not allow the
engines fuel system to become completely dry.
7. Replace the water separating fuel filter element. Refer to Section 5 for proper
procedure.
Draining the Seawater System
!
CAUTION
Water can enter the bilge when the drain system is open, damaging the engine or causing
the boat to sink. Remove the boat from the water or close the seacock, disconnect and
plug the seawater inlet hose, and ensure the bilge pump is operating before draining. Do
not operate the engine with the drain system open.
!
CAUTION
Water can enter the bilge when the drain system is open, damaging the engine or causing
the boat to sink. Remove the boat from the water or close the seacock, disconnect and
plug the seawater inlet hose, and ensure the bilge pump is operating before draining. Do
not operate the engine with the drain system open.
IMPORTANT: Only drain the seawater section of the closed cooling system.
IMPORTANT: The boat must be as level as possible to ensure complete draining of the
cooling system.
Your power package is equipped with a drain system. Refer to Drain System
Identification to determine which instructions apply to your power package.
IMPORTANT: The engine must not be operating at any point during the draining procedure.

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MerCruiser Sterndrive 4.3 MPI Specifications

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BrandMerCruiser
ModelSterndrive 4.3 MPI
CategoryEngine
LanguageEnglish

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