LONG-TERM STORAGE
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8LV Series Operation Manual
PREPARING THE ENGINE FOR
LONG-TERM STORAGE
NOTICE
Do not drain closed cooling system for long-term
storage. Antifreeze must be used to avoid freezing
and damaging of components. Antifreeze will
prevent rusting during long-term storage.
Note: If the engine is close to a periodic
maintenance interval, perform those
maintenance procedures before putting the
engine into long-term storage.
1. Wipe off any dust or oil from the outside of
engine.
2. Drain the water from fuel filter.
3. Drain the fuel tank completely or fill the tank to
prevent condensation.
4. Seal the intake silencer, exhaust pipe, etc. to
prevent moisture or contamination from
entering engine.
5. Completely drain the bilge in hull bottom.
6. Waterproof the engine room to prevent rain or
seawater from entering.
7. Charge the battery once a month to
compensate for battery’s self-discharge.
8. Remove the key from the key switch and cover
the key switch with moisture cap.
Draining the Seawater Cooling
System
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Location of Seawater Drain Plug
(Colored Gray)
Fuel Oil Cooler
1 - Drain Plug
Figure 1
Remove the 5 bolts that secure the side cover of
the seawater pump to drain the seawater from
inside.
Figure 2
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