Four winns 318 VISTA, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s Manual Page 9 General Maintenance - Section R
C. Prior to Winter Storage
1.. Remove.as.many.cushions.as.possible..Remove.
storage.lids.or.hatches..Open.as.many.locker.
doors,.as.possible..Open.the.refrigerator.door..
Leave.these.areas.open.to.improve.ventilation.
2.. Spray.the.weather.covers.and.the.boat.upholstery.
with.Lysol.Spray.Disinfectant™..Enclosed.areas.
such.as.the.refrigerator,.shower.basin,.storage.
locker.areas,.etc..should.also.be.sprayed.with.
Lysol.Disinfectant™.
3.. Place.small.dishes.of.rodent.poison.such.as.
D-Con™.in.a.number.of.areas.around.the.boat...
Be.sure.dishes.are.placed.near.the.head.and..
the.engines,.as.rodents.will.destroy.upholstery,.
water.intake.and.discharge.hoses.
4.. If.the.boat.will.be.in.outside.storage,.properly.
support.a.storage.cover.and.secure.it.over.the.
boat..DO.NOT.secure.the.cover.tightly.to.the.boat..
This.does.not.allow.adequate.ventilation..
and.can.lead.to.dry.rot..DO.NOT.store.the.boat..
in.a.damp.storage.enclosure..Excessive.damp-
ness.can.cause.electrical.problems,.corrosion,..
and.dry.rot.
Placing an electric or fuel burning heating unit
in the bilge of the boat during cold weather
could cause fire or explosion and is not
recommended.
5.. DO.NOT.use.the.bimini.top.or.camper.top.as.a.
winter.storage.cover..The.life.of.these.covers..
may be significantly shortened if exposed to harsh
weather.elements.for.long.periods.
NOTICE
Boats stored outside in areas with heavy snow
accumulation are more susceptible to damage,
and should be inspected regularly during the
winter months.
R - 2 ENGINE FLUSH OUT .
The optional engine flush out (if applicable) should .
be.used.to.clean.the.engine.of.unwanted.salt,.mud,.
sludge,.etc..which.may.have.accumulated.in.the.
engine.cooling.system..Before.winterizing.the.engine,.
flush out the system for about ten minutes.
A. Volvo Penta
®
Engine Flush Out
(Four Winns Installation)
Make sure that no section of flush hoses is ‘
in contact with moving or hot engine parts or
abrasive surfaces such as screw threads,
sharp edges, etc., which could damage the
hoses. Damage to the hoses could cause
leaks and possible flooding of the engine
compartment. Periodically check hoses for
abrasions.
NOTICE
The Four Winns installed flush out kit for Volvo
Penta
®
engines is identified by a transom deck
mounted coupler & cap. This type of flush out
may be used with the boat in or out of the
water and the engine OFF.
Volvo Penta’s engine flush out is directly
attached to the engine itself and is identified
by a blue cap. If the engine comes with this
type of flush out kit installed from Volvo Penta,
follow the procedure included in the engine
operator’s manual only .
To flush out the engine with Four Winns installed .
flush out kit, follow the instructions below:
1.. Do not run engine during flushing procedure.
2.. Remove.cap.from.coupling.and.attach.water..
supply.hose.
3. Turn water on and allow water to flush the engine
and.exhaust.manifold.for.about.ten.minutes.
4.. Turn.water.off..Disconnect.hose;.replace.and.
tighten.cap.securely.
Reinstall cap onto coupler after flushing for
both types of flush outs. The cap must be
secured after flushing of engine to prevent air
from entering the system and resulting in
possible engine damage.