Chapter 10 Storage & Winterization - Regal LS4 Owner's Manual

Chapter 10
Storage & Winterization
Overview
Storage procedures are outlined in this chapter.
These are general guidelines to follow before longer
periods such as over the winter in colder/freezing
climates. Be sure to familiarize yourself with all
relevant information in the owner's sachet.
Special winterization procedures are necessary
for the boat equipment and systems. Use the
enclosed checklists to help you identify areas of
concern and maintenance. Call a Regal dealer or
marine professional for further information regarding
storage/maintenance procedures.
Also, more specifi c information can be found in the
engine manufacturer's owners manual and on line
via equipment vendor web-sites.
WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
DUE TO FIRE AND EXPLOSION!
DO NOT FILL FUEL TANK TO RATED
CAPACITY. LEAVE ROOM FOR EXPANSION.
NOTICE
AVOID VESSEL AND/OR ENGINE DAMAGE!
CONTACT A MARINE PROFESSIONAL
FOR WINTERIZATION ASSISTANCE.
DAMAGE CAUSED BY
IMPROPER WINTERIZATION IS NOT
COVERED BY VESSEL
OR ENGINE MANUFACTURER.
NOTICE
AVOID SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE!
USE ONLY FACTORY APPROVED PRODUCTS
FOR ENGINE AND DRIVE DURING STORAGE
PERIODS.
NOTICE
REMOVE BATTERIES WHEN VESSEL
IS IN LONG PERIODS OF STORAGE
ESPECIALLY IN COLD CLIMATES.
BATTERIES CAN FREEZE AND POSSIBLY
LOSE ELECTROLYTE.
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