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IMPORTANT: Do not run the engine's fuel system dry of the
fogging mixture in the 23 liter (6 U.S. gal) remote outboard fuel
tank.
11.Check the water discharge from the engine. It should be clear
when the system is properly flushed. Refer to Maintenance
- Flushing Cooling System.
12.After the specified running time is complete, slowly return the
throttle to idle RPM and shut off the engine.
13.Shut off the water tap.
14.Drain the seawater cooling system and if desired, flush the
system with anitfreeze as explained in Cold Weather or
Extended Storage - Cooling System Draining
Instructions. When running the engine, use the fogging
mixture as the fuel supply.
15.Perform all engine and transmission maintenance
procedures. Refer to Maintenance - Changing Fluids of this
manual.
16.Perform the draining procedures. Refer to Cold Weather or
Extended Storage - Cooling System Draining
Instructions.
17.Perform battery maintenance. Refer to Cold Weather or
Extended Storage - Battery Storage.
18.Perform all drive unit and trim pump maintenance
procedures. Refer to Maintenance - Changing Fluids and
Maintenance - Changing Drive Unit Gear Lube.
19.The drive unit should be stored in the full down position.
NOTICE
The universal joint bellows may develop a set when stored in a
raised or up position, causing the bellows to fail when returned
to service and allowing water to enter the boat. Store the
sterndrive in the full down position.
20.
Perform all yearly checks, inspections, lubrication and fluid
changes as outlined in the Maintenance Chart of this
manual.
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