General Maintenance; Winterization; Prior To Lifting For Winter Lay-Up; After Lifting - Four winns FREEDOM Owner's Manual

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

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WINTERIZATION

A. Prior to Lifting for Winter Lay-up
1. Pump out the head (dockside discharge if applicable),
and be sure the holding tank is empty. Flush the
head holding tank with soap, water and a deodorizer
(e.g., Lysol Liquid™). Add more water if necessary.
Have the cleaning solution pumped out.
2. Have the fuel tank either full or completely empty.
See the Engine Owner's manual for recom-
mendations. Also, check with the dry dock opera-
tors for recommendations. If winter storing with a full
fuel tank, gasoline winterizer such as Sta-bil® Fuel
Conditioner will reduce varnishing, condensation, etc.
NOTICE
If the fuel has been treated with winterizer, run
engines for ten minutes to make sure the treated
fuel is present in all lines and parts of the engine.
3. Drain water from the fresh water system (if applicable).
4. Winterize the engine and drive systems as recom-
mended in the Engine Owner's manual. Portions of
this winterization procedure may require that the boat
be lifted.
5. If the boat is to be lifted or taken off the trailer, see
Section P-7 - Hull Support in this manual for addi-
tional details.
B. After Lifting
1. Remove the drain plug.
2. Thoroughly wash the fiberglass exterior, especially
the hull bottom. Remove as much marine growth as
possible. Wax lightly.
3. Lower boat onto cradle properly or place boat on trailer.
Be sure boat is adequately supported. The boat
should be raised slightly under the forward supports
or trailer tongue to improve drainage to the transom
drain.
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4. Be sure all the water is completely drained from the
fresh water system. Disconnect all hoses, check
valves, etc. and blow all the water from the system
using very low air pressure. The use of nontoxic,
fresh water system antifreeze is recommended as
an alternative to disassembling the water system.
Refer to Section J-7 System Maintenance in this
manual for information on winterizing the water sys-
tem.
5. Winterize the head as recommended by the head
manufacturer. If the boat is equipped with a holding
tank, mix some antifreeze solution and pour it into
the head. Transfer some of the antifreeze to the hold-
ing tank by flushing the head. Also, refer to Section
J-7 - System Maintenance for additional information.
6. Ensure that all water is removed from the bilge pump
and bilge pump lines. Dry the hull bilge, and
self-bailing cockpit drain troughs. Water freezing in
these areas could cause damage. See Section K-2
- Hull Drainage Systems.
7. Remove the battery(s) and store in a cool place. Clean
the batteries using clear, clean water. Be sure the
battery has sufficient water and clean terminals. Keep
the battery(s) charged throughout the storage period.
DO NOT store the battery(s) on a concrete floor or
other damp or conductive surface.
8. Remove the alcohol/butane canister from the stove
(if applicable) and store in a cool, dry place away
from heat or spark.
9. Clean the boat interior thoroughly. Vacuum and/or
shampoo carpets.
10. Wash exterior fiberglass components, wax lightly.
11. Clean exterior upholstery with mild soap and water.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
12. Remove all oxidation from exterior hardware and ap-
ply a light film of moisture - displacing lubricant.
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