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OFF-SEASON STORAGE / CHECKS BEFORE
LAUNCHING AND STARTING THE ENGINE
5) Check all the items listed under
“
CHECKS
BEFORE LAUNCHING AND STARTING
THE ENGINE
”
, and perform any neces-
sary maintenance.
6) Test run the engine on land or in the
water and make sure there are no prob-
lems of any kind.
CHECKS BEFORE LAUNCHING
AND STARTING THE ENGINE
The following items should be checked be-
fore starting the engine.
1) Check that no fuel is leaking from a fuel
line or connection. Also, verify that no
oil or fuel has leaked into the engine com-
partment. (Refer to
“
FUEL LINE CHECK
”
on page 3-26.)
2) Check that the drain plugs of the cooling
system are securely tightened, and that
no water leakings into the bilge.
3) Check the battery fluid level (Refer to
“
Battery Check
”
on page 3-43.)
Check that the battery terminals are not
loose, corroded, or damaged. Securely
fasten the battery to the boat.
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WARNING
Explosive battery fumes may collect in the
engine compartment. Before starting the
engine, ventilate the engine compartment.
If the boat has a bilge blower, let it run for at
least 3 minutes. If not, open the hatch and
ventilate for at least 5 minutes.
CAUTION:
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Make sure all periodic check, mainte-
nance, and periodic replacement of parts
have been performed. (Refer to “PERI-
ODIC CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT” on
page CHAPTER 3.)
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From time to time, check the water in-
take area of the drive unit. Make sure the
opening is not clogged with seaweed or
anything else.
