Mercury Racing HP565, Manual, Page: 135 / 151

COLD WEATHER OR EXTENDED STORAGE
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2. Remove the two blue drain plugs from the seawater pickup
pump (front, starboard side).
a - Starboard side blue drain plugs
b - Port side blue drain plug
3. Verify that water is draining from each opening.
4. Allow the system to drain for a minimum of five minutes.
Mercury MerCruiser recommends leaving the drain system
open while transporting the boat or while performing other
maintenance to ensure that all water is drained.
5. For DTS engines, pull the lanyard stop switch (if equipped),
or disable the ignition circuit by pulling the fuse marked
"CD."
6. Crank the engine over slightly with the starter motor to purge
any water trapped in the seawater pickup pump. Do not
allow the engine to start.
7. Prior to launching the boat or starting the engine, close the
drain system by installing the four blue drain plugs.
a
b
a
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