OUT-OF-SEASON STORAGE ................................................................................................ 75-78 Engine Storage

ENGINE STORAGE

IMPORTANT: This service should be performed by an Authorized Crusader Premier Dealer.

CAUTION

Refer to FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM before proceeding.

1. Fill the fuel tanks with gasoline and add a suffi cient amount of gasoline stabilizer, such as STA-BIL™ fuel stabilizer, to prevent the formation of fuel gum and varnish. Follow the instructions on the container.

WARNING

On fuel injected engines, you MUST bleed off fuel pressure before proceeding. Failure to do so may cause personal injury. 2. Remove, empty and clean the fuel fi lter assembly. Reinstall with a new fuel fi lter and gasket/seals. Refer to Engine Maintenance for fi lter replacement procedures. NOTE: DO NOT re-use old fuel fi lter components. Always replace with new fuel fi lter and gasket/seals.

WARNING

Accumulation of water and other fuel contaminants may form corrosive compounds that can damage the fuel fi lter, and result in fuel leakage. Ethanol blended fuel may increase this risk. For this reason, annual replacement of the fuel fi lter, at a minimum, is required to avoid risk of explosion or fi re. WARNING

Operate the bilge blower and be sure no fuel vapors are present when treating the engine. Be sure the engine compartment is well-ventilated to prevent a potential fi re hazard. 5. Restart the engine and allow it to idle for 5 minutes. . 6. Turn off the ignition and remove the spark plugs. Use an aerosol-type fogging solution and spray a suffi cient amount of oil into each cylinder. (Follow the instructions for the storage oil used.) Turn the crankshaft several revolutions by hand to spread the oil evenly throughout the cylinders.

CAUTION

Excess storage oil in the engine’s cylinders can cause hydrostatic locking to occur, and severe damage to the engine. 7. Install the spark plugs and connect the spark plug wires. 8. Remove and clean the fl ame arrestor and the vent hoses, and reinstall on the engine. Cover the throttle body assembly ,to prevent the possibility of the water entering the engine through the throttle body assembly, during storage. 9. Close the fuel shut-off valve (if equipped).

WARNING

Operate the bilge blower and be sure no fuel vapors are present when treating the engine. Be sure the engine compartment is well-ventilated to prevent a potential fi re hazard. 3. Run the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature (a minimum of 10 minutes). Shut down the engine and change the oil and oil fi lter (See ENGINE MAINTENANCE). 4. Flush the cooling system if operating in salt water or brackish water areas. (See ENGINE MAINTENANCE).