Winterization Checklist For Boats Stored On Land; Boat Storage; Engines; Battery(Ies) - Sea Ray 58 Sedan Bridge Owner's Manual

S 8 • R
ECTION
5. W
INTERIZATION
B S
OATS TORED ON
A. B S
OAT 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
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 S
EAD YSTEM
• Flush entire system thoroughly with fresh water.
• Pump out holding tank.
8.6
EQUIRED
M
AINTENANCE
C
HECKLIST FOR
L
AND
STORAGE AND
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I , S
NSPECTION
• 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.
!
Use an automotive or commercial ethylene glycol
base antifreeze. Do not use alcohol base products.
• Shut WATER SYSTEM breaker OFF.
• Pump out holding tank.
E. W S
ATER 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.
58 Sedan Bridge (585 Sedan Bridge)
ERVICE AND
CAUTION