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10-8 Engine Long term storage
Wash the engine exterior and flush the cooling water system thoroughly with fresh
water.
Let the water drain completely.
Wipe off any surface water with an oily rag.
Drain all fuel from the fuel lines, fuel pump and carburetor by running the motor
until it quits. Clean these parts
.
Keep in mind that if gasoline is kept in the fuel
Induction system for a long time the fuels will
,
gum and varnish the internal parts.
Remove the spark plugs and spray fogging oil through the spark plug holes.
The oil will be fed into the crank case from the attached to the carburetors. Turn the
engine over several times while feeding the oil into it and make sure it is evenly
distributed.
Apply grease to the propeller shaft.
Change the gear oil in the gear case.
Apply grease to all sliding parts, joints, nuts and bolts
.
Use a dry cloth to completely wipe off water and salt from
the
electrical components.
Remove the fuel connector from the engine to the bladder.
Place on Raider carrier cart.
10-9 Battery Long Term Storage
1. When the motor is out of the water, being transported, or in storage,
always detach the battery cable to prevent accidental starting of the
engine. Accidental starting when the motor is out of the water will
cause water pump failure, overheating and damage to the engine
due to a lack of cooling water.
2. DO NOT disconnect the electrical harness when operating the
motor. The Raider may continue to run and can be started with the
electrical harness disconnected. Remove all spark plug connectors
from the spark plugs when servicing the engine or propeller.
Installation of “ear
muffs”
