Owner`s manual

Chapter 10
10-2
Sport Boat
• Flush the engine cooling system with clean water. DO NOT exceed
1500 RPM when flushing.
• Perform all scheduled maintenance. For stern drives, tuning the
engine and changing the oil and fuel filters (if equipped) is especially
important.
• Thoroughly clean the hull, deck and interior of the boat as soon as it is
removed from the water. Cleaning at this time is easier because the
marine growth is still wet. Be sure to allow for a couple of days of air
drying to prevent mildew due to trapped moisture.
• Apply a coat of wax to the entire surface of the boat and rust inhibitor on
all metal parts.
• Clean all traces of dirt, oil, grime, and grease from the engine and bilge.
Touch up areas of engine where paint has been removed.
• Prepare the engine for storage according to the instructions contained
in the engine owner’s manual.
• Store the bilge drain plug in a plastic bag and tape it to the throttle
control lever so that it is easily found for reactivation.
• Remove the batteries from the boat. Clean, fully charge and store the
batteries in an area not subject to freezing temperatures. Never store
batteries close to heat, spark, or flame producing devices.
• Repack trailer wheel bearings with water resistant wheel bearing
grease. If the trailer is equipped with bearing protectors, apply grease
into hubs with a grease gun.
• Park trailer and boat in a protected area. If the rig is left outside, install
a boat cover. Consult your dealer.
• Loosen tie-downs and winch line but be sure the boat is resting
properly on hull supports.
• Jack up trailer and place blocks under trailer frame to relieve weight on
trailer tires and springs.
Reactivating The Boat After Storage
• Charge and install batteries in boat.
• Check engine and bilge for signs of nesting animals; clean as
necessary.
• Check entire engine for cracks and leaks caused by freeze damage.
• Check hose condition and all hose clamps for tightness.
• Install bilge drain plugs.
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