ENGINE PROTECTION IN CASE OF LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY
It is recommended to contact an authorised VM
MOTORI FCA ITALY workshop to carry out the
operations described below:
- Seasonal storage for up to 6 months.
- Seasonal storage greater than 6 months.
PROTECTION AGAINST EXTERNAL CORROSION
IMPORTANT
corrosion must be carried out with the engine
off and cold.
DANGER - WARNING
If you do not follow the instruction to operate
on the engine switched off and cold, the fol-
- Danger of injury to upper and lower limbs:
Do not put your hands inside any moving part.
- Danger of burning/scalding:
Pay attention to hot surfaces and radiated
heat.
- UNPAINTED SURFACES
Unpainted metal components and surfaces (e.g.
- PAINTED SURFACES
Where necessary, touch up painted surfaces with
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- ENGINE OPENINGS
Seal all the engine openings, including the ex-
haust. Use cardboard, plywood or metal covers,
making sure they do not leave behind any frag-
ments of material.
All the engine openings - e.g. air intake ducts or
turbocharger air inlet - must be protected with
suitable covers capable of preventing solid, liquid
materials or dusts from entering and delaying the
evaporation of the volatile substances of corro-
sion protection agents. Apply plugs to the fuel
inlet and outlet pipes of the injection system.
- BATTERY CONNECTED TO THE ENGINE
Follow the instructions indicated by the manufac-
turer of the boat where the engine is installed.
- RUBBER COMPONENTS
Unpainted sleeves and pipes must be protected
with talcum powder. Check the tightening of the
- Protect the surfaces of the metal pulleys with
"FL MECA FLUID / P118V" spray.
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MR 506
42432070F
Ed.1 - Nov. 2019
GB