Battery Winter Storage; Power Package Recommissioning - Mercury HP 500 EFI Bravo XR/XZ/III User Manual

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COLD WEATHER OR EXTENDED

Battery Winter Storage

Follow battery manufacturer's instructions for storage.

Power Package Recommissioning

To prevent possible injury or damage to equipment, do not in-
stall battery until all maintenance has been performed on en-
gine.
1
Check that all cooling system hoses are connected properly and
hose clamps are tight and any removed drain plugs are installed
and tight.
When Installing battery, be sure to connect NEGATIVE (–) bat-
tery cable to NEGATIVE (–) battery terminal and POSITIVE (+)
battery cable to POSITIVE (+) battery terminal. If battery cables
are reversed, electrical system damage will result.
2
Install fully-charged battery. Clean battery cable clamps and ter-
minals and reconnect cables (see CAUTION listed above). Tight-
en each cable clamp securely when connecting.
3
Coat battery terminal connections with a anti-corrosion agent.
4
Perform all checks in OPERATION CHART in the BEFORE
STARTING column.
Refer to "Flushing Cooling System" before starting engine.
5
Supply water to engine cooling system, start engine and observe
instrumentation to insure all systems are functioning.
6
Inspect engine for fuel, oil, fluid, water and exhaust leaks.
7
Check steering system, shift and throttle control for proper opera-
tion.
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WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
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