Battery Winter Storage; Power Package Recommissioning - Mercury 565 Manual

COLD WEATHER OR EXTENDED STORAGE
a. Remove seawater inlet hose leading to the seawater pump and place
the hose into a container of ethylene glycol antifreeze to protect
engine to the lowest temperature to which it will be exposed during
cold weather or extended storage.
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a - Seawater inlet valve
b - Disconnect the hose at the valve and place into container of
antifreeze
c - Sea strainer
d - To the seawater pump
e - Boat hull
f - Seawater pickup
b. Operate engine at idle until antifreeze is expelled from the exhaust
manifolds of the engine.
c. Stop the engine and reconnect the pickup hose.
7. Perform all checks, inspections, lubrication, and fluid changes outlined in
the Maintenance Chart.

Battery Winter Storage

Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions for storage.

Power Package Recommissioning

IMPORTANT: Do not install the battery until all engine maintenance is
completed.
1. Ensure that all cooling system hoses are connected properly and hose
clamps are tight, all removed drain plugs have been installed and are
tight.
Disconnecting or connecting the battery cables in the incorrect order can
cause injury from electrical shock or can damage the electrical system.
Always disconnect the negative (‑) battery cable first and connect it last.
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