Out-Of-Season Engine Warm-Up; Recommissioning After Storage - Crusader 5.0L MPI Instruction Manual

OUT-OF-SEASON ENGINE WARM-UP

If it is necessary to start your engine(s) during cold
weather storage, refer to the following procedure.
1. Refer to "Recommissioning After Storage" to
make certain all drain plugs, hoses, batteries and
connections are secure.
2. Start the engine(s) and idle until normal engine
oil pressure is reached.
3. Raise the engine RPM and hold at 1500 RPM
until NORMAL operating temperature is reached.
4. Raise the engine RPM again and hold at 2500
RPM. Allow the engine to run for approximately 5
minutes in order to heat up the exhaust system.
5. Return the engine to idle speed and shut the
engine "OFF."
6. Refer to "Engine Storage" and "Draining
Instruction" to make certain the engine is fully
protected from freezing during the remaining
storage period.
Following this procedure will reduce the possibility of
condensation build up in the engine exhaust system, due
to cold weather start-ups.
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RECOMMISSIONING AFTER STORAGE

IMPORTANT: This service should be performed by
an Authorized Crusader Marine Engines Premier
Dealer.
When recommissioning the engine after storage, the
following items should be checked:
1. Assemble the raw water pump and reinstall
on the engine.
2. Check all the cooling system hoses. Be sure
they are properly connected and all the hose
clamps are tight.
When installing the battery, make certain that you
connect the POSITIVE (+) BATTERY CABLE to the
POSITIVE (+) BATTERY TERMINAL fi rst, and the
NEGATIVE (-) BATTERY CABLE to the NEGATIVE
(-) BATTERY TERMINAL last. If the battery cables
are reversed, the electrical system will be damaged.
Do not use jumper cables and/or a booster battery
to start the engine. Do not recharge a weak battery
in the boat. Remove the battery and recharge in a
ventilated area away from fuel vapors, sparks or open
fl ame.
3. Install the fully charged battery. Be sure
that all the connections are clean and free
from corrosion. Coat the battery terminal
connections with an anti-corrosion battery
terminal spray.
4. Readjust alternator and water pump drive belt
tension.
5. Check engine alignment.
6. Check engine and transmission oil levels.
7. Check engine mount fasteners.
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