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7. Remove the drain plugs ands drain the coolant from the
seawater section of the engine.
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Three drain plugs for the raw water section
8. If the boat is in the water, do not open the seawater inlet valve
until the power package is ready for recommissioning.
P
OWER
P
ACKAGE
R
ECOMMISSIONING
IMPORTANT: Do not install the battery until all engine maintenance is
completed.
1. Ensure that all cooling system hoses are connected properly
and hose clamps are tight, all removed drain plugs have been
installed and are tight.
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CAUTION
Disconnecting or connecting the battery cables in the incorrect
order can cause injury from electrical shock or can damage the
electrical system. Always disconnect the negative (‑) battery
cable first and connect it last.
2. Install a fully‑charged battery. Clean the battery cable clamps
and terminals and reconnect cables. Tighten each cable clamp
securely when connecting.
3. Coat battery terminal connections with an anti‑corrosion agent.
4. Perform all checks in the
Operation Chart
in the
Before
Starting column.
5. Refer to
Flushing the Cooling System
before starting engine.
6. Supply water to the engine cooling system.
E
NGINE
S
TARTING
P
ROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: The throttle should not be advanced until the engine
idles and runs smoothly and the water temperature reaches a
minimum of 54 °C (130 °F). Advancing the throttle prematurely while
the PCM is in its rich running mode will result in poor engine starting
and performance.
1. Connect the main permanent fuel line to the engine.
2. Start the engine.
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