Bringing Out Of Storage - Volvo Penta D1 Series Operator's Manual

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Bringing Out of Storage

• Check the oil level in the engine and stern drive/
reverse gear. Top up as necessary. If the system
contains conservation oil this must be drained, and
the system must then be filled with oil. For the
correct oil grade, refer to Technical Data,
Lubrication System. Replace oil filter.
• Drain any antifreeze from the raw water system.
• Install the impeller in the raw water pump. Replace
the old one if it displays signs of wear; refer to the
chapter Impeller, Check and Change, page 62.
•
Close and tighten drain taps and plugs.
• Check drive belt tensions and conditions.
• Check rubber hoses for condition and tighten hose
clamps.
• Check the engine coolant and antifreeze. Top up as
necessary.
• Connect the fully-charged batteries.
• Painting the sterndrive and hull bottom.
• Check the sacrificial anode on the stern drive. If less
than 2/3 of the anode remain, it must be replaced.
Clean with emery cloth shortly before launch.
IMPORTANT:
Use emery paper. Do not use a wire brush or other
steel tools when cleaning, as these may damage the
galvanic protection.
• Install the propellers
• Launch the boat. Check for leaks.
• Vent and grease the propeller shaft packing box
(reverse gear).
• Start the engine. Check that there are no fuel,
coolant or exhaust leaks and that all controls
function.
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