Mercury MerCruiser MCM 454 Mag MPI Service Manual page 81

MAINTENANCE
Recommissioning
Refer to "Cold Weather or Extended Storage," "Precautions," in this section,
1. Check that all cooling system hoses are connected and tight and all petcocks and drain
plugs are installed and tight.
2. Inspect serpentine drive belt for condition and proper tension.
3. Perform all lubrication and maintenance specified for completion "At Least Once Yearly"
in maintenance schedule, except items which were performed at time of engine layup.
4. For sterndrive unit recommissioning, refer to appropriate sterndrive service manual.
When installing battery (in next step), be sure to connect positive battery cable to
positive (+) terminal and negative (grounded) battery cable to negative (–) battery
terminal. If battery cables are reversed, damage to electrical system WILL result.
5. Install fully charged battery. Clean battery cable clamps and terminals to help retard
corrosion.
DO NOT operate engine without cooling water being supplied to seawater pickup
pump or water pump impeller will be damaged and subsequent overheating
damage to engine may result.
6. Start engine and closely observe instrumentation to ensure that all systems are func-
tioning properly.
7. Carefully inspect entire engine for fuel, oil, water and exhaust leaks.
8. Check steering system, shift and throttle controls for proper operation.
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SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23
90-861326--1 MARCH 1999