1994-2000 Four Winns Vista 238 258 278 Boat Service Owners Manual

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
O - 1
WINTERIZATION
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 non-toxic,
fresh water system anti-freeze is recommended as
an alternative to disassembling  the water system.
Refer to Section  G-7 System Maintenance in  this
manual for information on winterizing the water sys-
tem.
A.   Prior to Lifting for Winter Layup
1.
Pump out the  head (dockside discharge),  and be
sure the holding tank is empty. Flush the head hold-
ingtankwithsoap,waterandadeodorizer(e.g.,Lysol
Liquid).  Add  more water if  necessary.   Have the
cleaning solution pumped out.
2.
Have the fuel tank either 75%-80% full (to allow for
expansion) or completely  empty.  See the Engine
Owners manual for recommendations. Also, check
with the dry dock operators for  recommendations.
If  winter  storing  with  a full  fuel  tank,  gasoline
winterizer such as Sta-bil® fuel conditioner will re-
duce varnishing, condensation, etc.
5.
Winterize the head as recommended  by the head
manufacturer. If the boat is equipped with a holding
tank, mix some anti-freeze solution and pour it into
the head.  Transfer some  of the anti-freeze to the
holding tank by flushing the head. Also, refer to Sec-
tion G-8 System Maintenance for additional informa-
tion.
NOTICE
6.
7.
Drain or winterize the air conditioning and generator
system (278 model  only).  Follow the  appropriate
manufacturer’s directions.  Be sure all water intake
filters are drained thoroughly.
If the fuel has been treated with winterizer, run
enginesfortenminutestomakesurethetreated
fuel is present in  all lines and parts of the  en-
gine.
Ensure that  all water  is removed  from the  sump
pump, 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 H-3 Hull Drainage Systems.
3.
4.
Drain water from the fresh water system and the hot
water heater.
Winterize the engine and drive systems as recom-
mended in the Engine Owners manual. Portions of
thiswinterizationproceduremayrequirethattheboat
be lifted.
8.
9.
Remove the  battery(s) and store  in a cool  place.
Clean the battery using clear, clean water.  Be sure
the battery has sufficient water and clean terminals.
Keep the  battery charged throughout  the storage
period.   DO NOT store the  battery on a concrete
floor or other damp or conductive surface.
5.
Lift the  boat only at the  designated “sling” labels.
SeeSectionM-7HullSupportinthismanualforaddi-
tional details.
B.   After Lifting
Drain the alcohol out of the stove (if applicable) and
store alcohol in a cool, dry place away from heat or
spark.
1.
2.
Remove the drain plug.
Thoroughly wash the fiberglass exterior, especially     10. Clean the boat interior thoroughly. Vacuum carpets,
the hull bottom.  Remove  as much marine growth
as possible.
and dry clean drapes and upholstery jackets as nec-
essary.
3.
Lower boat onto  cradle properly or place  boat on     11.  Scrub the hull bottom and wash exterior fiberglass
trailer.  Be sure boat is adequately supported. The
components, wax lightly.
boat should be raised slightly under the forward sup-
ports or  trailer tongue to  improve drainage to the      12. Clean  exterior upholstery  with hand dishwashing
transom drain.
soap and water, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
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