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« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2003, 09:55:51 pm » |
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From the manual:
Ideally, when laying up the engine for the winter or if it is not to be used for a considerable period, the engine should be removed from the boat and stored in a cool dry location, suitably covered to protect it from dust and dirt. If this is not possible, the following procedure shuld be adopted:
- 1. Remove the air filter, start the engine, and spray protective oil (Part No. 50 173) into the inlet manifold. - 2. Open the plug on the cylinder block and the plug in the sound absorber. Ensure that all the water drains out. - 3. If protective oil in a spray bottle is not available, proceed to the following four stages:- ---- 1. Remove the carburettor, spark plug and V belt. ---- 2. With the piston at Top Dead Centre, pour about 140 mls of oil through the suction point into the crankcase ---- 3. Turn the piston down to Bottom Dead Centre and tilt the engine so that the oil can flow onto the bearings. ---- 4. Turn the piston again to its Top Dead Centre position and pour about a spoonful of motor oil through the spark plug hole into the cylinder. - 4. Rotate the crankshaft two or three turns, leaving it in mid-stroke position, so that the cylinder ports are covered. - 5. Replace the spark plug and grease all exposed metal parts. - 6. To protect electrical components, spray them with a suitable water-repellant spray. - 7. Clean the battery, check the electrolyte level in it, and charge it.
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