Battery Winter Storage - Mercury Bravo Three Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Battery Winter Storage

Follow battery manufacturer's instructions for storage.
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Power Package Recommissioning
To prevent possible injury or damage to equipment, do not in-
stall battery until all maintenance has been performed on en-
gine.
1
Check that all cooling system hoses are connected properly and
hose clamps are tight.
When installing battery, be sure to connect POSITIVE (+) battery
cable to POSITIVE (+) battery terminal FIRST, and NEGATIVE (–)
battery cable to NEGATIVE (–) battery terminal LAST. It battery
cables are reversed, or connection order is reversed, electrical
system damage will result.
2
Install fully-charged battery. Clean battery cable clamps and ter-
minals and reconnect cables (see CAUTION listed above). Tighten
each cable clamp securely when connecting.
3
Coat terminal connections with a battery terminal anti-corrosion
agent.
4
Perform all checks in OPERATION CHART in the BEFORE
STARTING column.
Refer to FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM before starting engine.
5
Start engine and closely observe instrumentation to make sure
that all systems are functioning correctly.
6
Carefully inspect engine for fuel, oil, fluid, water and exhaust
leaks.
7
Check steering system, shift and throttle control for proper opera-
tion.
8
Check fuel pump sight tube for evidence of fuel (indicating a rup-
tured fuel pump diaphragm).
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