General Care and Maintenance
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Owner’s/Operator’s Manual
ENGINE
Cooling System
Drain cooling system for extended storage or when freezing weather threatens. This
will also help prevent corrosion damage.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure craft engine is level during extended storage.
1. While draining the cooling system, make sure that plug openings are
completely clear and free of sand, silt, marine growth and rust.
2. Additional corrosion and freeze-up protection can be accomplished by filling
the cooling system with nontoxic antifreeze and freshwater mixture. Mix
nontoxic antifreeze according to label directions for the lowest expected
temperature.
3. Refer to Engine Owner/Service Manual for detailed winterizing and storage
instructions.
Lubrication
1. Drain oil when engine is warm in order to drain the maximum volume of oil.
NOTE:
If engine oil contains sludge, flushing oil should be used. Refer to Engine
Owner/Service Manual for detailed winterizing and storage instructions.
2. Replace engine oil filter.
3. Fill each crankcase with required amount of recommended engine oil.
4. Shut off fuel line and start engine.
5. Pour or spray fogging oil through carburetor air intake. Continue to pour or
spray fogging oil until engine stops. Engine should stop from lack of gasoline.
6. Clean and lubricate all linkage.
7. Spray entire exterior of engine with rust and corrosion inhibitor.
8. Have engine alignment checked and adjusted by a qualified technician.
9. Inspect all gaskets and seals, grease U-joints, and change gear oil.
10. Remove propeller. Clean and lubricate the propeller shaft and check for
damage.
Fuel System
Add a gasoline stabilizer solution to the fuel tank. Follow the product manufacturer’s
recommended procedure.
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