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STORAGE/WINTERIZATION

until anti-freeze solution comes out
exhaust stack or until bucket is
empty. Attach the raw water pickup
hose to the raw water pump. Tighten
all clamps.

NOTE: This procedure

bypasses the sea strainer to pre-
vent anti-freeze from crystallizing
in sea strainer, which warranty
will not cover.

5. Loosen water pump and alternator
belts to lessen tension on belts dur-
ing winter.
6. For engines equipped with a hand
crank: pull compression release lev-
ers and turn engine slowly with the
hand crank. Slowly pour about 2
ounces of engine oil into the intake
pipe or manifold while hand cranking
the engine. This will allow for a thin
coat of oil on the valves and upper
cylinder.

DO NOT USE

starter to turn

engine or serious engine damage
may result.
7. Tape the openings of the intake
and exhaust manifolds with duct tape
to help prevent corrosion of the up-
per cylinder during layup.
8. Scrape all rust or corrosion from
exposed metal parts and surfaces.
Scrub all metal surfaces with deter-
gent and rinse thoroughly. Paint any
bare metal.
9. Place a dust cover over engine.
Do not leave the engine exposed to
rain and sea breeze.
10. Disconnect the battery cables;
remove the battery from the boat.
Clean the terminal ends and battery
with a solution of baking soda and
water, and then rinse thoroughly with
clean water. Apply a light coat of
grease on the terminal end of the
battery and cables. Store the battery
in a cool dry place. Use a trickle
charger to keep battery charged. Do

not charge battery near any open
flame or a confined area.

CAUTION: Wear safety goggles
and rubber gloves to protect your
skin.

Winterizing Raw Water Cooled
Diesel Engines

1. Drain crankcase and transmission
and refill with fresh oil as specified in
the engine manual. Change oil fil-
ters.
2. Close seacock, remove raw water
pickup hose from water pump, attach
4-foot (1.2m) length of hose to water
pump and immerse in a 5-gallon
(19L) bucket of

biodegradable

anti-

freeze solution. Remove hose from
engine or manifold that leads to ex-
haust elbow. Attach about a 4-foot
length of hose and immerse one end
in the bucket of

biodegradable

anti-

freeze solution. Start engine and run
until water begins to warm up (about
3-5 min.) and the thermostat opens.
Stop engine. Replace hose that
leads to exhaust elbow. Star engine
and let run till water comes out ex-
haust pipe. Stop engine, remove
hose from water pump to bucket, at-
tach hose from seacock to water
pump and tighten all hose clamps.

NOTE: this procedure bypasses
the sea strainer to prevent anti-
freeze from crystallizing sea
strainer, which warranty will not
cover.

3. Loosen water pump and alternator
to lessen tensions on belts during
winter.
4. Drain and clean all fuel filters and
change elements, gaskets and seals.
Bleed all air from fuel systems.
5. Pull compression release lever
and turn engine slowly with hand
crank. Slowly pour about 2 ounces of

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