Storage - SELVA MARINE MADEIRA 40 Owner's Manual

Storage

To help the endurance of your motor, you must carry out
properly the following storage operations:
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Clean the motor and the cooling-water passages.
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Switch off the engine as shown in the section "stopping for a long
period of storage ".
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Remove the fuel-line connections from the motor.
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Change the fuel filter.
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Empty the float chamber.
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Remove the spark-plug and pour engine-oil into the hole; turn the
flywheel by hand to distribute the oil in the cylinder; replace the
spark-plug.
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Check the motor oil tank and if necessary clean it.
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Change the motor-oil filter.
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Change the gearbox-oil.
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Check the screws torque.
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Grease all the components as shown in the greasing chart.
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Inspect the anode.
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Store the motor in vertical position, in a dry and not too cold place.
The operations of storage must be done by qualified staff.
Fuel tank.
Store the fuel tank in a well-ventilated place, not in direct sunlight.
Battery
Disconnect both battery leads from the battery, disconnecting the black
lead from the negative terminal first.
Store the battery on a level surface in a dry, cool, well-ventilated, out of
direct sunshine.
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For a long period of storage, drain the fuel from the
tank
Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions.