8.6
S
ECTION
8 • R
EQUIRED
I
NSPECTION
, S
ERVICE
AND
M
AINTENANCE
58 Sedan Bridge
(585 Sedan Bridge)
E. W
ATER
S
YSTEM
•
Turn ON the WATER SYSTEM switch.
•
Open water faucet, let system drain completely.
•
Turn OFF the WATER SYSTEM switch.
•
Water must be removed from the water lines
with air pressure or flushed with a nontoxic
antifreeze.
U
SING
PRESSURIZED
AIR
TO
REMOVE
WATER
FROM
WATER
LINES
:
•
You must have an air compressor with air hose
and air nozzle.
•
Remove water hoses from water pump.
•
Alternate opening one faucet at a time to make
sure water is removed from each line.
•
Blow air through the water lines removed from
the water pump.
NOTE: When blowing air be careful not to blow air
with all faucets closed. System could be damaged
by overpressurization and create water leaks.
•
Cover hose ends with screen or broad weave
cloth and tape in place to keep out dirt and bugs.
5. W
INTERIZATION
C
HECKLIST
FOR
B
OATS
S
TORED
ON
L
AND
A. B
OAT
S
TORAGE
•
Store boat in a bow high attitude.
•
Remove hull drain plug.
•
Pour one (1) pint (half-liter) of 50% water/
antifreeze mixture in each bilge pump sump..
B. E
NGINES
•
Flush engines with fresh water.
•
Remove engine drain plugs.
REFER TO YOUR ENGINE OPERATOR’S MANUAL
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON PREPARING
THE ENGINES FOR STORAGE AND
WINTERIZATION.
C. B
ATTERY
(
IES
)
•
Remove from boat. Remove the negative (-)
cable first, then the positive (+) cable.
•
Remove grease and dirt from top surface.
•
Grease terminal bolts.
•
Store on wooden pallet or thick plastic in a cool
dry place. Do not store on concrete.
•
Keep under a trickle charge.
•
When placing battery back into service, remove
excess grease from terminals, recharge as
necessary and reinstall in boat.
D. H
EAD
S
YSTEM
•
Flush entire system thoroughly with fresh water.
•
Pump out holding tank.
•
Remove water line from inlet fitting located
on back bottom half of water valve on head.
•
Flush one gallon (four liters) antifreeze mixed
with one gallon (four liters) of water through toilet
and let vacuum pump run for one or two
minutes.
•
Shut WATER SYSTEM breaker OFF.
•
Pump out holding tank.
Use an automotive or commercial ethylene glycol
base antifreeze. Do not use alcohol base products.
!
CAUTION
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