2001 Four Winns Funship 214 234 264 Boat Owners Manual

C.   Prior to Winter Storage
1.
2.
3.
Remove as many cushions as  possible.  Remove
storage lids or hatches. Open as many locker doors,
as possible.   Leave these areas open  to improve
ventilation.
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.
Periodically check hoses for abrasions.
Spray the weather covers and the boat upholstery
with Lysol  Spray Disinfectant™.   Enclosed areas
suchas  storagelockerareasshouldalsobesprayed
with Lysol Disinfectant™.
NOTICE
The flush out kit should only  be used with the
boat in the water and the engine OFF.
PlacesmalldishesofrodentpoisonsuchasD-Con™
inanumberofareasaroundtheboat.     Besuredishes
are placed near the  head and the engines, as  ro-
dents will destroy upholstery, water intake and dis-
charge hoses.
To flush out the engine, follow the instructions below.
1.
2.
Do not run engine during flushing procedure.
4.
5.
If the boat will be in outside storage, properly sup-
port 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 electri-
cal problems, corrosion, and dry rot.
Remove cap from coupling and attach swivel con-
nector.
3.
4.
Attach water supply hose to swivel connector.
Turn water on and allow water  to flush the engine
and exhaust manifold for five to ten minutes.
DO NOT use the bimini top or camper top as a win-
ter storage cover.  The life of these covers may be
significantly shortened if exposed to harsh weather
elements for long periods.
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.
Placing an electric or fuel burning heating unit in
the bilge of the boat during cold weather could
causefireorexplosionandisnotrecommended.
NOTICE
Boats stored outside in areas with heavy snow
accumulation are more susceptible to damage,
andshouldbeinspectedregularlyduringthewin-
ter months
6.
Engine should  be winterized according  to
the engine manufacturers manual.
R - 2     ENGINE FLUSH OUT
The optional engine flush out 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 system for at
least five minutes.
Funship™ Owner’s  Manual
Section R
Page 2
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