Boat Out Of The Water - Mercury 350 MAG Manual

Section 6 - Storage
12. Remove the air pump from the air manifold and return it to the mounting bracket.
13. Mercury MerCruiser recommends leaving the drain system open while transporting the boat or while performing other
maintenance. This helps ensure that all water is drained.
14. Before launching the boat, pull up on the manual release valve. Verify that the green indicators are no longer extended.
15. Open the seacock, if equipped, or unplug and reconnect the water inlet hose prior to operating the engine.

Boat out of the Water

NOTE: This procedure is written for the air pump that is attached to the engine. However, any air source can be used.
1. Place the boat on a lever surface to ensure complete draining of system.
2. Remove the air pump from the engine.
3. Ensure that the lever on top of the pump is flush with the handle (horizontal).
4. Install the air pump on the actuator fitting.
5. Pull lever on air pump (vertical) to lock pump on the fitting.
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