8.6
242 Islander
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s
eCtIon
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equIred
I
nspeCtIon
, s
ervICe
, &
M
aIntenanCe
5. 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 allow 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.
• Make sure the hull drain plug is in place and
tight.
• Clean bilge thoroughly if it was not done at
lay-up.
• Check all engine fluid levels.
• keep under a trickle charge.
• When placing battery back into service, remove
excess grease from terminals, recharge as
necessary and reinstall in boat.
D. 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.
• 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.
Do not overfill. Filling a tank until the fuel flows from
vents is dangerous. Allow room for expansion.
!
CAUTION
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