Section 6 - Storage
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6. Crank the engine over slightly with the starter motor to purge any water trapped in seawater pickup pump. Do not allow the
engine to start.
7. After the cooling system has drained completely, apply sealant to the aft heat exchanger plug.
a - Aft heat exchanger drain plug
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
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Perfect Seal Aft heat exchanger plug 92-34227Q02
8. Prior to launching the boat or starting the engine, install the drain plug, reconnect the hoses, and tighten all hose clamps
securely.
9. If the boat was drained in the water, open the seacock (if equipped) or unplug and reconnect the water inlet hose prior to
operating the engine.
Draining the 3.0 TKS Seawater System
Single Point Drain System
!
CAUTION
Disconnecting the blue drain hoses can cause serious burns due to hot water. Check all hose connections before operating
the engine and never disconnect the hoses until the engine has had suffient time to cool.
NOTICE
If the boat is at rest in the water with the engine off, an open seacock or water inlet hose could introduce water into the
engine's cooling system or the boat. Keep the seacock or water inlet hose plugged until ready to start the engine. Attach a
tag to the ignition switch or steering wheel to inform others of the water inlet connection.
IMPORTANT: Do not start or operate engine at any point in this procedure.
1. If draining with the boat in the water, close the seacock (if equipped) or remove and plug the water inlet hose. If draining
with the boat out of the water, place the boat on a level surface to ensure complete draining of the system.
2. Turn on the bilge pump.
3. Push the quick connect fitting release buttons and remove the blue drain hoses from the bracket.
a - Release button
b - Blue drain hoses
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