Power Package Recommissioning - Mercury V-6 series User Manual

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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.
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
terminals and reconnect cables (see CAUTION listed above).
Tighten each cable clamp securely when connecting.
3
Coat terminal connections with a battery terminal anti-corrosion
agent.
4
Perform all checks in OPERATION CHART in the BEFORE
STARTING column.
Refer to FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM before starting en-
gine.
5
Start engine and closely observe instrumentation to make sure
that all systems are functioning correctly.
6
Carefully inspect engine for fuel, oil, fluid, water and exhaust
leaks.
7
Check steering system, shift and throttle control for proper
operation.
8
Check fuel pump sight tube (if so equipped) for evidence of fuel
(indicating a ruptured fuel pump diaphragm).
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CAUTION
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