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Storage & Winterization
GENERAL NOTES ON ANTIFREEZE
Engine cooling
fl
uids must be replaced with a marine
antifreeze solution; mix antifreeze according to directions
for the lowest expected temperature. The above method
is much more reliable than just draining the engines and
manifolds because sometimes pockets of water can form
which can freeze in cold temperatures and cause engine
damage. Draining the system fosters rust in engine parts.
Historically, antifreeze was originally made with methanol.
It was because of its chemical nature to escape into the
atmosphere and a high corrosion factor on engine metals
that it was replaced.
Today, ethylene glycol is used in auto and marine engine
applications because of its positive thermal properties. On
the downside ethylene glycol contains silicate rust inhibitors
that can clog up marine heat exchanger surfaces. This is
why it is so important to follow the engine manufacturer
maintenance schedules which include changing the
antifreeze periodically. In addition, the unpleasant odor of
antifreeze is caused by tolytriazole which also contributes
to it being environmentally hazardous.
Notwithstanding,
ethylene glycol is poisonous to the human body along
with animals.
Therefore, it cannot be used in potable
marine water systems.
Propylene glycol is considerably less toxic and retail
products are labeled as “non-toxic antifreeze”. It is the
product of choice for marine water and waste tanks in
freezing climates. It is available at marinas, RV dealerships,
and retail marine outlets.
NOTICE
USE A SPECIAL NON-TOXIC ANTIFREEZE
IN THE FRESH WATER & WASTE SYSTEM
WHICH IS AVAILABLE AT RV AND
MARINE DEALERS.
DO NOT USE AN AUTOMOTIVE
TYPE ANTIFREEZE.
IT CAN BE HIGHLY
POISONOUS AND CORROSIVE.
STERN DRIVE UNITS
Use the services of a Regal dealer to ensure the drive units
are winterized and have their seasonal maintenance. Your
Regal dealer can check all drive related systems along with
the installed propellers. This is a great time to have the
propellers checked for balance and knicks.
Also, when the the propellers and hardware are off the
propeller shaft and seals can be checked for vacuum and
pressure leakage along with touching up the drive unit.
Refer to your engine operator’s manual for speci
fi
c
drive information and maintenance schedules.
Summary of Contents for 38 EXPRESS
Page 1: ...784027 3 2013 OWNER S MANUAL 38 EXPRESS ...
Page 29: ...11 Safety On Board NAVIGATION LIGHT RULES ...
Page 50: ...9 Rules Of The Road ...
Page 51: ...10 Chapter 3 ...
Page 67: ...16 Chapter 4 TYPICAL MAIN DC PANEL METER SWITCH FUNCTIONS CO DC VOLTS ...
Page 109: ...58 Chapter 4 TYPICAL WASTE SYSTEM TOILET BOWL ASSEMBLY EARLIER MODELS ...
Page 142: ...14 Chapter 5 AFT FORWARD SIDEWAYS DIAGONALLY ROTATE TYPICAL JOYSTICK FUNCTIONS ...
Page 243: ...38 Chapter 8 ...
Page 275: ...15 Troubleshooting TYPICAL WINDLASS ...
Page 294: ...Technical Information 12 6 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL KOHLER GENERATOR W DIGITAL REMOTE WIRING ...
Page 295: ...Technical Information 12 7 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL DECK HARNESS 1 OF 2 ...
Page 296: ...Technical Information 12 8 38 TYPICAL DECK HARNESS 2 OF 2 ...
Page 297: ...Technical Information 12 9 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL SUMP MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL HARNESS ...
Page 298: ...Technical Information 12 10 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL SUMP DASH HARNESS ...
Page 299: ...Technical Information 12 11 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL SALON TV HARNESS ...
Page 300: ...Technical Information 12 12 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL STEREO HARNESS ...
Page 301: ...Technical Information 12 13 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL TRIM TAB SWITCH CIRCUITRY ...
Page 302: ...Technical Information 12 14 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL BATTERY SWITCH CIRCUITRY ...
Page 303: ...Technical Information 12 15 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL GFCI CIRCUITRY ...
Page 304: ...Technical Information 12 16 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER GROUND CIRCUITRY ...
Page 305: ...Technical Information 12 17 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL TWIN VOLVO DIESEL ENGINE FIRE EXT SHUTDOWN ...
Page 306: ...Technical Information 12 18 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL BATTERY SWITCH CIRCUITRY ...
Page 307: ...Technical Information 12 19 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL FIREWALL WIRING ...
Page 308: ...Technical Information 12 20 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL WIPER CIRCUITRY OVERVIEW ...
Page 309: ...Technical Information 12 21 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL FUSION INSTALLATION ...
Page 310: ...Technical Information 12 22 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL FUSION SUB WOOFER INSTALLATION ...
Page 311: ...Technical Information 12 23 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL FUSION ZONES ...
Page 312: ...Technical Information 12 24 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION ...
Page 313: ...Technical Information 12 25 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL HARDTOP INSTALLATION ...
Page 314: ...Technical Information 12 26 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL SUMP LAYOUT ...
Page 315: ...Technical Information 12 27 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL PLUMBING LAYOUT ...
Page 317: ...Technical Information 12 29 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL SLING LOCATIONS ...