Winter Storage Of Batteries - CORRECT CRAFT Sport Nautique Owner's Manual

water or water with high silt content from the engine.
Allow to drain completely.
Install the block drain plugs and securely install the plug in the water pump
elbow, if equipped, reinstall any hoses removed and reinstall manifold plugs.
Remove the block feed hose from the connection on the raw water supply
pump. Elevate the end of the hose to a level higher than the top of the
thermostat housing. Through the hose, fill the engine with a solution of 50%
clean water and 50% permanent antifreeze such as Zerex or Prestone.
This helps prevent drying out the seals and gaskets, preventing the formation
of hard dry scale in the water jackets and prevents freezing damage due to
isolated pockets of trapped water that remains in the block.
When the system has been filled with the antifreeze mixture, reconnect and
tighten the water hose to the water pump.
Exhaust pipes and engine air intakes should be closed off during prolonged
storage periods to minimize condensation inside the engine.
Remove the battery and store in an area where above-freezing temperatures
are maintained.
CAUTION: WHEN REINSTALLING THE BATTERY AFTER
WINTERIZATION, BE SURE IT IS FULLY CHARGED. MAKE
CERTAIN TO CONNECT THE POSITIVE CABLE TO THE POSITIVE
BATTERY TERMINAL AND THE NEGATIVE CABLE TO THE
NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL. DO NOT REVERSE THE
CONNECTIONS.

Winter Storage of Batteries

Battery companies are not responsible for battery damage either in winter
storage or in dealer stock if the following instruction are not followed.
Remove battery from it's installation as soon as possible. Be sure vent caps
are tight. Wash the battery with a diluted ammonia or soda solution to
neutralize any acid present. Flush with clean water to remove grease, sulfate
and dirt from the top surface. Wipe off all excess water with clean rags.
Check water level, making sure that the battery plates are covered with
water.
When adding distilled water to the battery, be extremely careful not to fill
more than 3/16" (4.8mm) above the perforated baffles inside the battery.
Battery solution or electrolyte expands from the heat caused by charging. If
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