Textron MPE 850 MARINE, Service Manual

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89 SHB MPE850 Rev F | 408014 | 408090 | 408101 | 408246 |
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8 Service tasks in the workshop
8.13 Storing engine and returning to operation
8.13.1 Preparing engine for storage
► Change the engine oil and oil filter. (See chapter 8.3 Changing engine oil and oil filter.)
► Flush the sea water cooling circuit using cleansing concentrate. (See chapter 4.3.6 Flushing sea water
cooling circuit.)
► Check the sacrificial anode. (See chapter 8.4 Checking sacrificial anode.)
► Fill up the fuel tank. Add a fuel stabilizer according to the manufacturer's instructions.
► Check the spark plugs. (See chapter 8.7
Checking spark plugs.)
► Spray engine internal preservative into the
cylinder through the spark plug bores 1
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Do not start the engine again.
► Perform a visual inspection. (See
chapter 4.3.1 Inspecting the exhaust and
fuel system.)
► Apply corrosion protection according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
8.13 Storing engine and returning to operation
NOTICE! Corrosion damage due to stagnant sea
water inside the sea water cooling circuit. If the sea
water does not circulate for a long period of time,
corrosion can appear in sea water cooling circuit.
The open drainage hose at the lowest point of the
engine compartment allows sea water to drain off.
► Pull out the drainage hose
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from the
hose clip
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