Out-Of-Season Storage; Engine Storage - PCM 2006 5.0L MPI Owner's Operation And Maintenance Manual

OUT-OF-SEASON STORAGE - 13

ENGINE STORAGE

IMPORTANT: These services should be performed
by an Authorized PCM Dealer.
CAUTION
Refer to FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM before
proceeding.
1. Fill the fuel tanks with gasoline (that does not
contain alcohol) and add a suffi cient amount
of gasoline stabilizer, such as STA-BIL™ fuel
stabilizer, to prevent the formation of fuel gum
and varnish. Follow the instructions on the
container.
IMPORTANT: If the boat is to be placed into storage
with fuel containing alcohol in the fuel tanks, the engine
fuel system must be run dry at idle RPM. Fuel tanks
should be drained completely and fuel conditioner, such
as STA-BIL™, added to any fuel remaining in the tanks.
WARNING
Operate the bilge blower and be sure no fuel vapors
are present when treating the engine. Be sure the
engine compartment is well-ventilated to prevent a
potential fi re hazard.
2. Run the engine and allow it to reach normal
operating temperature. Shut down the engine
and change the oil and oil fi lter (See ENGINE
MAINTENANCE).
3. Flush the cooling system if operating in salt
water or brackish water areas. (See ENGINE
MAINTENANCE).
WARNING
Operate the bilge blower and be sure no fuel vapors
are present when treating the engine. Be sure the
engine compartment is well-ventilated to prevent a
potential fi re hazard.
4. Restart the engine and allow it to idle for 5
minutes.
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5. Turn off the ignition and remove the spark plugs.
Use an aerosol-type fogging solution and spray
a suffi cient amount into each cylinder. (Spray
5 seconds per cylinder, minimum.) Turn the
crankshaft several revolutions by hand to spread
the oil evenly throughout the cylinders.
NOTE: If you are using a bulk type preservative oil,
pour approximately one (1) teaspoon full of oil into each
cylinder, through the spark plug hole, then turn the
crankshaft several revolutions by hand to spread the oil
evenly throughout the cylinders.
6. Install the spark plugs and connect the spark plug
wires.
NOTE: It will be necessary to remove the spark plugs
and spin the engine to eliminate excess oil prior to
restarting after the storage period.
7. Remove and clean the fl ame arrestor and
the vent hoses, and reinstall on the engine.
Cover the throttle body assembly ,to prevent
the possibility of the water entering the engine
through the throttle body assembly, during
storage.
8. Close the fuel shut-off valve (if equipped).
On fuel injected engines, you MUST bleed off fuel
pressure before proceeding. Failure to do so may
cause personal injury.
9. Remove, empty and clean the fuel fi lter shell.
Reinstall with a new fuel fi lter and gasket. Refer
to Engine Maintenance for fi lter replacement
procedures.
NOTE: DO NOT re-use old fuel fi lter components.
Always replace with new fuel fi lter and gasket.
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