8.7
S
ECTION
8 • R
EQUIRED
I
NSPECTION
, S
ERVICE
AND
M
AINTENANCE
52 Sedan Bridge
(525 Sedan Bridge)
F. F
UEL
S
YSTEMS
G
ASOLINE
:
•
Fill fuel tank with gasoline and the recommended
amount of stabilizer and conditioner such as
“Stabil
®
”.
•
Run engine(s) for ten minutes to ensure that all
gasoline in the carburetor and fuel lines are
treated.
D
IESEL
•
Fill fuel tank with diesel and recommended
amount of biocide, “Biobor
®
”, which prevents
bacteria and fungi from contaminating diesel fuel
that contains some water.
•
Diesel fuel should also get a petroleum distillate
additive, such as “Stabil
®
” or Racor
®
RX100”.
This will absorb water in the fuel and prevent
freezing problems.
6. F
ITTING
O
UT
A
FTER
S
TORAGE
A. F
UEL
S
YSTEM
Check the entire fuel system for loose connections,
worn hoses, leaks, etc. and repair. This is a primary
safety precaution.
Check fuel lines for damage and make sure that
they do not come in contact with any moving parts.
B. B
ATTERY
(
IES
)
Before installing the batteries, clean the terminal
posts with a wire brush or steel wool and then attach
the cables. After the cable clamps are tightened,
smear the post and clamps with vaseline or grease
to exclude air and acid. Do not apply grease before
attaching and tightening the terminal clamps.
Examine all wiring.
C. M
ISCELLANEOUS
•
Check all thru-hull fittings for unobstructed
water passage. Be alert for any deteriorated
hoses and/or fittings below the water line which
might fail in service and admit water.
•
Test the navigation lights.
•
Check all wiring for loose connections.
•
Check all switches and equipment for proper
operation.
•
Check bilge blowers for proper operation.
Turn ON blowers and place hand over hull
blower vent to make sure air is coming from
vent.
•
Anchor lines and gear should be inspected
and replaced if necessary.
Do not overfill. Filling a tank until the fuel flows from
vents is dangerous. Allow room for expansion.
!
CAUTION
U
SING
NONTOXIC
WINTERIZING
ANTIFREEZE
:
•
Purchase a nontoxic winterizing antifreeze for
fresh water systems from a marine or RV supply
retailer.
•
Close all faucets and turn on water system.
•
Open one faucet at a time. Close faucet when
nontoxic antifreeze comes out of faucet.
•
After all faucets and showers have been treated,
open all faucets and pump out remaining
nontoxic antifreeze.
W
ATER
H
EATER
W
INTERIZATION
•
Refer to your water heater Owner’s Manual for
detailed information on preparing water heater
for storage and winterization.
•
Run engine(s) for ten minutes to ensure that all
diesel fuel in injectors and fuel lines is treated.
DETAILED WINTERIZING, OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARRANTY INFORMATION ARE PROVIDED BY
THE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER AND CAN BE
FOUND IN THE OWNER’S PACKET.
