Boat Out Of The Water - MerCruiser 496 MAG Owner's Manual

Section 6 - Storage
13. Before launching the boat, pull up on the manual release valve. Verify that the green indicators are no longer extended.
14. Open the seacock, if equipped, or unplug and reconnect the water inlet hose prior to operating the engine.

Boat out of the Water

NOTE: This procedure is written for the air pump that is attached to the engine. However, any air source can be used.
1. Place the boat on a lever surface to ensure complete draining of system.
2. Remove the air pump from the engine.
3. Ensure that the lever on top of the pump is flush with the handle (horizontal).
4. Install the air pump on the actuator fitting.
5. Pull lever on air pump (vertical) to lock pump on the fitting.
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Actuator fitting
Green indicators
Manual release valve
Air pump
Lever (locking)
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