Conservation of the lubrication and fuel systems for more than 8 months’ stoppage:
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Drain the oil from the sump and engine and fill the
engine up with conservation oil* to just above the
MIN marking on the dipstick.
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Connect the fuel supply (1) and return fuel pipes (2)
to a jerrican filled with 1/3 conservation oil*and 2/3
diesel fuel.
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Vent the fuel system.
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Start the engine and run at a fast idle until about 2
litres (0.5 US gals.) have been used.
Stop the engine and connect the ordinary fuel pipes.
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Empty the conservation oil out of the engine.
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Follow the other instructions on the previous page.
* Conservation oils are sold by oil companies.
Bringing Out of Storage
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Remove any covers from the engine, air inlet and
exhaust pipe.
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Top the engine up with the correct grade of oil if
necessary, see Viscosity, page 138. Install a new
oil filter if the filter was not changed during
conservation.
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Check that there is oil in the reverse gear.
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Install new fuel filters and vent the fuel system.
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Check the drive belt(s).
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Check the condition of all rubber hoses, and re-
tighten the hose clamps.
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Close the drain taps and install the drain plugs.
•
Insert the impeller in the seawater pump, using a
rotating movement (anti-clockwise).
•
Check the coolant level and anti-freeze. Top up if
necessary.
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Connect the fully charged batteries.
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Open the sea cocks.
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Start the engine (if the boat is in the water) and warm
up at a fast idle before loading the engine.
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Check that no oil, fuel or coolant leakage occurs.
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Check the oil level in the reverse gear. Top up if
necessary.
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