Prior To Winter Storage; Engine Flush Out - Four winns FREEDOM Owner's Manual

C. Prior to Winter Storage
1. Remove as many cushions as possible. Remove
storage lids or hatches. Open as many locker doors,
as possible. Leave these areas open to improve ven-
tilation.
2. Spray the weather covers and the boat upholstery
with Lysol Spray Disinfectant™. Enclosed areas
such as storage locker areas should also be sprayed
with Lysol Disinfectant™.
3. Place small dishes of rodent poison such as D-Con™
in a number of areas around the boat. Be sure dishes
are placed near the head and the engines, as ro-
dents will destroy upholstery, water intake and dis-
charge hoses.
4. If the boat will be in outside storage, properly support
a storage cover and secure it over the boat. DO NOT
secure the cover tightly to the boat. This does not
allow adequate ventilation and can lead to dry rot.
DO NOT store the boat in a damp storage enclosure.
Excessive dampness can cause electrical problems,
corrosion, and dry rot.
5. DO NOT use the bimini top or camper top as a winter
storage cover. The life of these covers may be signifi-
cantly shortened if exposed to harsh weather ele-
ments for long periods.
Placing an electric or fuel burning heating unit in
the bilge of the boat during cold weather could
cause fire or explosion and is not recommended.
NOTICE
Boats stored outside in areas with heavy snow
accumulation are more susceptible to damage,
and should be inspected regularly during the win-
ter months
6. Engine should be winterized according to
the engine manufacturers manual.
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ENGINE FLUSH OUT

The optional engine flush out (if applicable) should be
used to clean the engine of unwanted salt, mud, sludge,
etc. which may have accumulated in the engine cooling
system. Before winterizing the engine, flush out the sys-
tem for at least five minutes.
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Make sure that no section of flush hoses are in
contact with moving or hot engine parts or abra-
sive surfaces such as screw threads, sharp
edges, etc., which could damage the hoses.
Damage to the hoses could cause leaks and
possible flooding of the engine compartment. Pe-
riodically check hoses for abrasions.
NOTICE
The Four Winns flush out kit may be used with
the boat in or out of the water and the engine
OFF. If engine comes with flush out kit from the
engine manufacturer, refer to engine operator's
manual.
To flush out the engine with Four Winns installed flush
out kit, follow the instructions below.
1. Do not run engine during flushing procedure.
2. Remove cap from coupling and attach swivel con-
nector.
3. Attach water supply hose to swivel connector.
4. Turn water on and allow water to flush the engine and
exhaust manifold for five to ten minutes.
5. Turn water off. Disconnect hose; replace and tighten
cap securely.
Reinstall cap onto coupler after flushing. Floo-
ding of the engine compartment will occur if the
cap is not installed and tightened.
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