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4. Place the hose into the container of premixed antifreeze. The
antifreeze mixture should be at the correct concentration level
to protect the engine to the lowest temperature to which it will
be exposed during cold weather or extended storage.
a - Seawater inlet valve
b - Disconnect the hose at
the valve and place into
container of antifreeze
c - Sea strainer
d - To the seawater pump
e - Boat hull
f - Seawater pickup
5. Operate the engine at idle until antifreeze is expelled from the
exhaust manifolds of the engine.
NOTE: The antifreeze can be run through the engine while
running the fuel fogging mixture as explained in
Cold Weather or
Extended Storage - Power Package Lay-up
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6. Stop the engine and reconnect the seawater hose.
7. If the boat is in the water, do not open the seawater inlet valve
until the power package is ready for recommissioning.
Battery Storage
Whenever the battery will be stored for an extended period of
time, be sure the cells are full of water and the battery is fully
charged and in good operating condition. It should be clean and
free of leaks. Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions for
storage.
Power Package Recommissioning
IMPORTANT: Do not install the battery until all engine
maintenance is completed.
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