Craftsman Marine — Preparations for the new season
Maintenance · Engine
From a Craftsman Marine owner's manual covering: CM4.33, CM4.42, CM4.52. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Craftsman Marine CM4.33, Craftsman Marine CM4.42
Procedure
- Open the fuel supply cock.
- Charge the battery (ies), if necessary.
- Connect the battery cables.
- Verify that the cover of the raw water cooling strainer is tightened well.
- Verify the tightness of the raw water pump cover and of all drain plugs.
- Reconnect and tighten any hoses that were disconnected before winter storage.
- Open the seacock of the raw water entry.
- Check the level of the cooling liquid.
- Make sure that the engine has sufficient lubrication oil.
- Start the engine and make sure that there are no leaks in the fuel system, the cooling system and the exhaust assembly.
- Verify the proper functioning of all electronic parts, engine instruments, mechanical remote control and gearbox.
- Check the exhaust for coolant water.
Full service-parts list: Craftsman Marine CM4.33 →, Craftsman Marine CM4.42 →
Source: Craftsman Marine owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.