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13. Clean outside of engine and repaint any areas re-
quired with Quicksilver Primer and Spray Paint.
After paint has dried, spray Quicksilver Corrosion
and Rust Preventive Type II or wipe down with
Quicksilver Storage Seal or SAE 20W engine oil.
14. For drive unit, refer to appropriate stern drive
manual.
!
CAUTION
Stern drive unit should be stored in full “down”
position. Universal Joint bellows may develop a
“set” if unit is stored in raised position and may
fail when unit is returned to service.
Draining Instructions
Draining Seawater (Raw-Water)
Cooled Models
NOTICE
Refer to “Cold Weather or Extended Storage,”
“Precautions,” in this section, BEFORE
proceeding.
1. Engine must be as level as possible to ensure
complete draining of cooling system.
2. Remove drain plugs from cylinder block and man-
ifold.
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a
a - Drain Plug (Port and Starboard)
3. Repeatedly clean out drain holes using a stiff
piece of wire. Do this until entire system is
drained.
NOTE: It may be necessary to lift, bend, or lower
hoses to allow water to drain completely when hoses
are disconnected.
4. Remove and lower the hoses to allow them drain
50628
b
a
a - Inlet Hose
b - Circulating Pump Hose
5. Remove the power steering fluid cooler seawater
hose, as shown.
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a
a - Hose, Seawater Pump-to-Cooler
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