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 lay-up procedures, call your local servicing dealer; he will be more than willing
to provide assistance.
Fresh
Water
Cooling System
A
SO-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
ensure that 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 model. (Refer to the
"SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS" section
of
this manual for the amount
of
oil each model's oil sump should
contain.)
Use an oil with an API specification
of
CC-CD, Run the engine, check for proper oil pressure
and ensure 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