Operator`s manual
LAY-UP AND RECOMMISSIONING
General
Many owners rely on their boatyards to prepare their craft, including engines and generators, for lay-up
during the off-season or for long periods
of
inactivity. Others prefer
to
accomplish lay-up preparation
themselves.
The procedures which follow will allow you to perform your own lay-up and recommissioning, or to use
as a check list
if
others do the procedures.
These procedures should afford your engine protection during a lay-up and also help familiarize you with
the maintenance needs
of
your engine.
If
you have any questions regarding lay-up procedures, call your local servicing dealer; he will
be
more
than willing to provide assistance.
Fresb
Water
Cooling System
A 50-50 solution
of
antifreeze and fresh water
is
recommended for use in the fresh water cooling system at
all times. This solution may require a higher concentration
of
antifreeze, depending on the area's winter
climate. Check the solution to make sure the antifreeze protection is adequate.
Should more antifreeze be needed, drain an appropriate amount from the engine block and add a more
concentrated mixture. Operate the engine to ensure a complete circulation and mixture
of
the antifreeze
concentration throughout the cooling system.
Now
recheck the antifreeze solution's strength.
Lubrication System
With the engine warm, drain all the lubricating oil from the oil sump. Remove and replace the oil filter.
(place some paper towels and a plastic bag around the filter
to
catch the oil during its removaL)
When installing the
new
oil filter, be sure
to
apply a small amount
of
oil on the rubber sealing gasket at
the base
of
the filter. Fill the sump with the correct amount
of
oil for your engine. (Refer to the
"SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS" section
of
this manuaL)
Use
an oil with
an
API specification
of
CC or
CD.
Run the generator and check for proper oil pressure and make sure there are no leaks.
II
CAUTION
II
Do not leave the engine's old lubricating oil in the sump over the lay-up period. Lubricating oil
and combustion deposits combine
to
produce harmful chemicals which can reduce the life
of
your engine's internal parts.
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GENERATORS
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