Section 5 - Storage; Preparing Power Package For Storage-Carburetor; Models - Mercury 3.0 MPI ECT Operation & Maintenance Manual

Table of Contents
Cold Weather or Extended Storage...................................... 74
Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasolines (U.S.A. Only)... 74
Fuel Containing Alcohol................................................. 74
Preparing Power Package for Storage-MPI Models.... 74
Special Fuel Mix .................................................... 75
Engine and Fuel System Preparation .................... 75
Preparing Power Package for Storage-Carburetor
Models........................................................................... 76
Engine and Fuel System Preparation .................... 76
Draining the Seawater System............................................. 77
Draining the 3.0 MPI ECT Seawater System....................... 77
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Section 5 - Storage

Single-Point Drain System............................................. 77
Draining the Seawater Section of Models with Closed
Cooling........................................................................... 78
Draining the 3.0 TKS Seawater System............................... 80
Single Point Drain System............................................. 80
Draining the Seawater Section of Models With Closed
Cooling........................................................................... 81
Clearing Clogged Blue Drain Hoses..................................... 83
Draining the Sterndrive......................................................... 85
Battery Storage..................................................................... 85
Recommissioning the Power Package................................. 85
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