Monterey 180 FS Owner's Manual page 116

Reactivating The Boat After Storage
● Charge and install battery in boat.
Check engine and bilge for signs of nesting animals; clean as
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necessary.
Check entire engine for cracks and leaks caused by freeze damage.
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Check hose condition and all hose clamps for tightness.
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● Install bilge drain plugs.
● Perform daily maintenance. If not performed during lay-up, perform
annual maintenance.
If the boat is equipped with the optional fresh water cooling system
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(stern drive only) and was drained for storage, fill the system with fresh
coolant solution.
● Check and lubricate steering system.
Remove blocks from under trailer frame.
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Tighten tie-downs and trailer winch line.
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Check tire pressure and lug nuts on trailer.
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Take the boat to the water and start it. It may take a minute of cranking
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to allow the fuel system to prime. Allow a one minute cool down period
for every 15 seconds of cranking. When the engine starts, keep a close
watch over the gauge readings and check for leakage and abnormal
noises. Keep speeds low for the first 15 minutes until the engine has
reached normal operating temperature.
Storage
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