Battery Winter Storage - Mercury 496 MAG Bravo Owner's Manual

5
Using a suitable adapter, connect the flushing hose from the water source to the water inlet of the sea pump.
Overheating from insufficient cooling water will cause engine and drive system damage. Ensure that
there is sufficient water always available at water inlet holes during operation.
6
With drive unit in normal operating position, partially open the two water sources (about 1/2 maximum).
7
Place drive in NEUTRAL, idle speed position and start engine.
Suction created by the seawater pickup pump may collapse the flushing water hose causing the
engine to overheat. Avoid engine damage from overheating, DO NOT operate the engine above 1500
rpm.
8
Slowly advance throttle until engine reaches 1300 rpm (+/–100 rpm).
Engine overheating can cause engine damage. To avoid, observe the water temperature gauge and
ensure the engine is operating in the normal range.
9
Observe the water temperature gauge to ensure the engine is operating in the normal range.
10
Operate engine with drive in NEUTRAL for about 5 minutes or until discharge water is clear.
11
Slowly return throttle to idle speed position.
12
Stop engine.
13
Shut off water and remove flushing attachments.
14
Install the water inlet hose to the aft side of the seawater pump.
15
Tighten the hose clamp securely.
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Battery Winter Storage

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