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NOTE: Electric fuel pump base gasket #34706 must be replaced.
4. Clean carburetor inlet filter screen.
5. Change engine lubrication oil and oil filter.
6A. Flush the raw water circuit with fresh water and then run an
antifreeze mixture through the raw water circui t to protect it
against freezing.
NOTE: Feed the raw water circuit out of a bucket to both flush
the circuit and supply it with an antifreeze mixture.
6B. Fogging the engine should be done as the last of the antifreeze
mixture is drawn into the raw water circuit. Remove the air
intake screen and spray mystery oil or a commercially available
fogging oil into the carburetor while the engine is running,
stalling it and coating the inner cylinder, piston and valve sur-
faces with this oil. Remove the spark plugs and spray a small
amount into each spark plug hole and turn the engine over by hand,
two or three complete revolutions. Loosely reinstall the spark
plugs as these will need to be cleaned and gapped prior to recom-
missioning. Close off the carburetor air intake with an oily rag.
7. Remove the impeller from the sea water pump and inspect its con-
dition. Do not reinstall it in the pump until the engine is
recommisioned.
8. Check alternator and raw water pump drive belts.
9. Insure fuel tanks are full and, when filling, gasoline stablizers
and conditioners as well as carburetor conditioners should be
added at that time according to the conditioner manufacturer IS
instructions.
10. Lubricate the linkage between the carburetor throttle and the
governor arm.
11. Remove the s.tarter motor and clean and lubricate the drive pinion.
NOTE: Remove DC power to the engine prior to removing the starter
motor.
12. Check over the engine and see if external items such as hoses or
belts need replacing come r~GOmmissioning. Check over your basic
spares kit and order items not on hand or that were used during
this lay-up, such as filters and zincs. -
13. Generator eng ine starting battery, if left on board dur ing this
winter lay-up period should be in a full state of charge to pre-
vent freeze damage to the battery. If not, it is wise to remove
it to a warm location.
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