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Preparations for Off-Season Storage
An adequate preservation of the engine will contribute to an efficient and troublefree operation in the long term.
Consult your STEYR MOTORS Marine Dealer to get professional assistance in performing a proper off season
storage.
NOTE: If engine is stored above 1 year, advise your STEYR MOTORS Marine Dealer to the
Extended Preservation Procedure (Service Manual P/N Z001019/0, chapter GENERAL D3.
1. Change motor oil and oil filter.
2. Change fuel filter.
3. Check air filter.
4. Check coolant (closed circuit).
5. Add fuel stabilizer to fuel.
6. Drain engine’s raw water system.
NOTE: If the raw water is not completely removed from the engine, expensive freeze damage may
be the result.
7. Drain raw water system from boat and driving system (consider manufacturer’s instructions as to storage).
8. Change gear oil or lubricant.
9. Disconnect battery and store it.
10. Spray engine outside with corrosion prevention oil.
11. Ventilate engine compartment and bilge.
Start-up after Storage
An correct start-up of the engine will contribute to an efficient and troublefree operation in the long term.
Your STEYR MOTORS Marine Dealer will gladly be available as consultant or for an expert performance.
1. Check condition of hoses and hose clamps.
2. Clean battery terminals.
ATTENTION: Connect RED cable to positive terminal and then BLACK cable to negative terminal.
Wrong connection of battery terminals may damage the electronic system.
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3. Grease outer sides of terminals.
4. Open fuel stop valve and check all fuel lines for leakage.
5. Thoroughly check the boat and engine for slack or missing screws or nuts.
6. Pump the bilge dry and clean the engine compartment.
7. Complete the raw water system.
8. Open the raw water inlet.
ATTENTION: Insufficient raw water supply may damage the engine and the raw water pump.
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9. Test run. Start engine. Check voltmeter, oil pressure- and water temperature gauge. (Make sure that all sys-
tems function properly.)
10. Check all parts for oil-, fuel- or water leakage.
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