Cold Weather Or Extended; Storage; Power Package Lay Up - Mercury Bravo Three Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Cold Weather Or Extended

Power Package Lay Up

IMPORTANT: This service should be performed by an Autho-
rized MerCruiser Dealer.
DO NOT operate engine without water flowing thru seawater
pickup pump, as pump impeller may be damaged and subse-
quent overheating damage to engine or stern drive unit may re-
sult.
IMPORTANT: Before starting engine, a water source must be
attached to the seawater intake openings in gear housing. Fol-
low all warnings, and flushing attachments procedures stated,
in "FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM."
1
Run engine sufficiently to bring it up to normal operating tempera-
ture. Shut off engine and change oil and oil filter.
2
Flush cooling system.
Be sure engine compartment is well ventilated and no gasoline
vapors are present during the following operation - to prevent
a potential fire hazard.
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Storage

! CAUTION
! WARNING