Re: NEWBIE Question -> DeWinterizing my AQ130D
Your best bet is to start by looking at everything and get a good understand of how the components work. Look for oil leaks and fuel leaks and loose or corroded wires and fittings. Start searching the forum for information on your engine and outdrive. Reading up on those things will give you a head start and you'll have a better idea what others are talking about.
On the Volvo website, you'll find several brochures and manuals. The manual for the 130/280 combination talks about starting and runnng the engine as well as layup and restart after layup. There is a ton of good info and there.
This forum has a few stickies about the 270/280 drives and the bellows and u-joints. If you're not 110% sure about when the u-joints were lubed, bellows replaced, and the drive pressure tested, then it's to your advantage to undertake this vital maintenance procedure.
Once you do some research, come on back and start asking more questions. I'm not trying to blow you off, It's just that it's best for you to have a base knowledge of your engine and outdrive before you start turning wrenches.
