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CAUTION
REMOVE BATTERY(IES) WHEN VESSEL IS IN LONG PERIODS
OF STORAGE. BEFORE YOU REMOVE THE BATTERY, TURN
OFF THE IGNITION SWITCH ALL ELECTRICAL SWITCHES, AND
BATTERY SWITCH.
Battery Caution
DECOMMISSIONING CHECKLIST
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Run engine. Pour a fuel stabilizer / conditioner in the fuel
tank. Allow time for it to circulate through the fuel system
to stabilize the fuel for storage. Then turn off the engine
and remove the key for further decommissioning.
Check engine alignment.
Lubricate shift cables as directed by engine owner’s
manual.
Flush cooling system with freshwater (see care and
maintenance section). Then fully drain the cooling system.
Locate and remove all cooling system drains, normally
mounted on the bottom of your engine and colored blue.
Allow all water to completely drain before reinstalling
the drain plugs. Loosen the hose clamps on the hoses
connected to the water pump and disconnect the hoses.
Disconnect the hose from any circulation pump, and
remove the cooling hose at the thermostat housing.
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Chapter 9
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