Mercury 1.7 MI User Manual

STORAGE
SECTION 6
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Draining Instructions
CAUTION
Ensure that the boat is out of the water or seacock is closed and bilge pump is
operating before beginning procedure. Excess water in bilge can damage engine
or cause boat to sink.
CAUTION
Do not operate engine with drain system open. Excess water in bilge can damage
engine or cause boat to sink.
IMPORTANT: Engine must be as level as possible to ensure complete draining of
cooling system.
The power package should be drained before flushing or prior to extended or cold weather
storage.
IMPORTANT: The boat must not be operating at any point during this procedure.
1. Turn on bilge pump, if the boat is in the water.
2. Ensure engine is as level as possible to ensure complete draining of seawater cooling
system.
3. Close seacock, if equipped, or disconnect and plug seawater inlet hose, if boat is to
remain in the water.
CAUTION
Avoid damage to heat exchanger and subsequent possible engine damage.
Remove all water from heat exchanger sections. Failure to do so could cause
corrosion or freeze damage to heat exchanger water passage tubes.
4. Remove the drain plug from the front cover of the heat exchanger.
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a-Drain plug
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Mercury 1.7 MI Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	1.7 MI
Category	Engine
Language	English