General Care and Maintenance
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Owner’s/Operator’s Manual
FRESHWATER SYSTEM
1. Turn off water heater, if equipped.
2. Open all faucets and allow pump to empty water tank and intake lines. Run
pump dry, for one to two minutes, before turning off pump. Running pump
when dry for this short period will not damage it.
3. Open all drains.
4. Disconnect discharge and intake hoses from pump.
5. Allow pump to run to force all water from unit.
6. Reconnect all hoses, close all drains and leave all faucets open.
7. Remove water pump fuse to prevent cycling during storage.
MARINE SANITATION DEVICE (MSD)
Improper winterizing can cause your MSD to fail. In saltwater environments, the toilet
bowl should be filled with fresh water and allowed to stand for several days. This will
ensure that any accumulated salt has sufficient time to dissolve.
1. Pump system dry and flush with fresh water.
2. Fill system with nontoxic antifreeze.
RECOMMISSION TO SERVICE
For maximum safety, make sure you inspect the fuel system carefully.
1.
Inspect the fuel system and all associated equipment for proper connections,
wear, leaks or other damage. Always be alert for fuel vapors.
IMPORTANT:
For detailed information on relaunching, refer to the Engine
Operation and Maintenance Manual.
2. Clean battery terminal posts with wire brush or steel wool before reinstallation.
3. Check charge on battery. Recharge or replace if necessary.
4. Inspect all battery wiring. Repair or replace if necessary.
5. Attach cables and tighten cable clamps.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT apply petroleum jelly or grease before connecting and
tightening clamps.
6. Apply petroleum jelly or quality marine-grade grease on posts and clamps to
eliminate air pockets and acid buildup. Make sure the battery clamps are
secure.
7. Coat hull drain plug threads with petroleum jelly and reinstall.
8. Clean the bilge.
9. Reinstall the exhaust drain plug.
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