
3. Close the drain cocks.
Note: Do not drain the coolant (freshwater
cooling system). If the coolant is drained, the
cooling system components could corrode.
Before placing the engine in storage,
perform the following:
1. Clean the outside of the engine, wiping
off any dust or oil.
2. Drain the fuel or fill the tank completely
to help prevent condensation inside the
tank.
3. Refill the heat exchanger with engine
coolant.
4. Cover the turbocharger, exhaust pipe,
etc. with vinyl sheets and seal them to
prevent moisture from entering.
5. Completely drain the bilge. Put the boat
in dry dock, if possible.
6. Waterproof the engine room to prevent
rain and seawater from entering.
7. During long-term storage, charge the
battery once a month to compensate for
the battery’s self-discharge.
RETURNING THE ENGINE
TO SERVICE
1. Replace the oil and the oil filter before
running the engine.
2. Supply fuel if the fuel in the fuel tank was
removed, and prime the fuel system.
3. Confirm that there is engine coolant in
the engine.
4. Operate the engine at idle speed for 1
minute.
5. Check fluid levels and check engine for
leaks.
LONG-TERM STORAGE
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