Mercury 565 Manual page 102

COLD WEATHER OR EXTENDED STORAGE
2. Install a fully charged battery. Clean the battery cable clamps and
terminals and reconnect the cables. Tighten each cable clamp securely
when connecting.
3. Coat the battery terminal connections with an anti‑corrosion agent.
4. Perform all checks in Operation Chart in the Before Starting column.
5. Supply water to the engine cooling system.
STARTING WITHOUT PRIMING THE FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: The throttle must not be advanced until the engine idles and runs
smoothly and the water temperature reaches a minimum of 54 °C (130 °F).
Advancing the throttle prematurely while the PCM is in its rich running mode
will result in poor engine starting and performance.
1. Connect the main permanent fuel line to the engine.
2. Do not advance the throttle until the engine idles and runs smoothly and
the water temperature reaches a minimum of 54 °C (130 °F).
3. Crank the engine over for 10 seconds at a time and stop.
4. Repeat cranking procedure until the engine starts and runs smoothly.
Observe instrumentation to ensure all systems are functioning.
5. Inspect engine for fuel, oil, fluid, water and exhaust leaks.
6. Check steering system, shift and throttle control for proper operation.
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