4.8.1 Before storing for long periods
of time, perform the following:
(1) Periodic Inspection
If the time for a periodic inspection is close, perform it
before storing the engine for a long period of time.
(2) Draining the Cooling Water
When not using antifreeze, be sure to drain the water
from the inside of the engine.
Precautions for Removing Hot Water to
Prevent Burns
Wait until the temperature has dropped
before removing cooling water from the
engine to avoid getting scalded.
Drain the water from both the seawater
and fresh water systems.
If the water is not drained, it may freeze
and damage parts of the cooling water system.
Draining the water from the seawater
system
1 Loosen the bolts on the side cover of the seawater
pump and move the cover to drain off the cooling
water inside.
2 Loosen the drain cock.
3 After draining off the water, tighten the water drain
cocks and replace the side cover on the seawater
pump.
Draining the Water From the Fresh Water
System
If antifreeze has not been added to the fresh cooling
water, be sure to drain the water from the fresh water
system in the cold season.
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