Owner`s manual

Wmterization
A
CArmON
If
improperly swred, the boat could
taJre
on
water
uiJich
am
ac:cumu1ate
and
cause damage
to
onboard
systems.
If
your
boat
is
to
be
stored
on
shore,
a
thorough
winterizing
procedure
wiIl
extend
the life
of
your
boat
and
its
equipment
Utilize
the
foIlowing
suggestions to make
boat
prep
for
the
next
boating season a little easier.
a. Clean the huIl
and
deck as
soon
as the
boat
is puIled from the
water. This
wiIl
make
deaning
easier because the
marine
growth
will
stiIl
be
wet
(See the Care
and
Oeaning
section
in
this
manual.)
b. Store the
boat
with
the
bow
up
so
any
accumulation
of
moisture
will
run
off. Remove
transom
drain
plug
to
allow any bilge water
to
drain
ouL
c.
Inspect the hull
and
underwater
gear
for signs
of
deterioration,
wear
or
damage. Note any damages to
engine
outdrive, cabin
equipmen
t,
helm
area, etc.
that
has
occurred
during
the
past
boating season.
Try
to have any repairs
made
before covering the
craft
d. Fuel System:
IMPORTANT
Do
not
fill
the
tanks so fuel flows from the vents.
Allow
room
in
the
tanks for expansion.
1.
Fuel tanks
should
be fiIled with
treated
fuel to prevent con·
densation. Use the foIlowing products
per
instructions
on
container.
Gasoline· use a stabilizer
and
conditioner, such as "STA-BIL."
Diesel· use a biocide, such as "BIOBOR"
and
conditioner.
such
as
"RAYCOR
RX
100."
2.
Run engines for ten
minutes
to
make
sure
treated fuel
is
pres-
ent
in all lines
and
parts
of
the
engines
.
e.
Engines:
1.
Flush engines with clean fresh water.
2.
Refer to
the
engine
owner's manual for procedures to store
and v.;nterize the engines.
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