Checking The Engine For Reuse After A Long Storage Period - Yanmar 6LPA-DTP Operación Manual

■Draining the Water From the Fresh Water System
If antifreeze (LLC) has not been used to the fresh cooling water, be sure to drain the water from the
fresh water system.
① Open the drain cock at the side of the cylinder block, and drain off the fresh water inside.
② Open the fresh water cooler cock and drain off the water inside.
③ Close the drain cocks after draining the water.
Engine oil filter
Fresh water
drain cock
(3) Cleaning, Draining Fuel Oil, Greasing
Clean the outside of the engine wiping off any dust or oil.
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To prevent condensation inside the fuel tank, either drain off the fuel or fill the tank.
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Grease the exposed area and joints of the remote control cable and the bearings of the
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remote control handle.
(4) Safeguarding the Engine Against Water and Moisture
Cover the intake silencer, exhaust pipe, etc. with vinyl sheets and seal them to prevent
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moisture from entering.
Drain bilge in the hull bottom completely.
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Water may leak into the boat when it is moored, and whenever possible it should be landed.
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Waterproof the engine room to prevent rain and seawater from entering.
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(5) Maintaining the Battery Charge
Be sure to turn off the battery switch.
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During long-term storage, charge the battery once a month to compensate for the battery's
self-discharge.

4.9.2 Checking the Engine for Reuse After a Long Storage Period

When using the engine after a long period of storage, prepare for operation in the same manner as
for a new engine.
Oil cooler (engine)
Starter
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Fresh water cooler
Fresh water drain cock (right side)
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