Recommissioning - Mercury MCM Series Important Information Manual

Recommissioning

NOTICE
Refer to "Cold Weather or Extended
Storage," "Precautions," in this section,
BEFORE proceeding.
1. Check that all cooling system hoses are con-
nected and tight and all petcocks and drain plugs
are installed and tight.
2. Inspect all drive belts.
3. Perform all lubrication and maintenance speci-
fied for completion "At Least Once Yearly" in
maintenance chart, except items which were per-
formed at time of engine layup.
4. For drive unit, refer to appropriate stern drive
manual.
!
CAUTION
When installing battery (in next step), be sure to
connect positive battery cable to positive (+) ter-
minal and negative (grounded) battery cable to
negative (–) battery terminal. If battery cables are
reversed, damage to electrical system WILL re-
sult.
5. Install fully charged battery. Clean battery cable
clamps and terminals to help retard corrosion.
6. Start engine and closely observe instrumentation
to ensure that all systems are functioning proper-
ly.
7. Carefully inspect entire engine for fuel, oil, water
and exhaust leaks.
8. Check fuel pump sight tube.
9. Check steering system and shift and throttle con-
trols for proper operation.
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