Section 5 - Storage
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Air Actuated Single‑Point Drain System
Boat in the Water
NOTE: This procedure is written for the air pump that is included with the engine. However, any air source can be used.
1. Close the seacock (if equipped) or remove and plug the water inlet hose.
2. Remove the blue air pump from the engine.
3. Ensure that the lever on top of the pump is flush with the handle (horizontal).
4. Install the air pump on the actuator fitting.
5. Pull the lever on the air pump (vertical) to lock the pump onto the fitting.
a - Actuator fitting
b - Green indicators
c - Manual release valve
d - Blue air pump
e - Lever (locking)
6. Pump air into the system until both green indicators extend and water drains from both sides of the engine. The port side
will begin draining before the starboard side.
7. Immediately remove the blue drain plug from the side of the thermostat housing or the heat exchanger. This must be
removed within 30 seconds to properly vent the cooling system.
Closed cooling models (V8 model shown)
a - Blue drain plug location
b - Blue air pump
c - Air manifold
d - Green indicators
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