C. Prior to Winter Storage
1.
2.
3.
Remove as many cushions as possible. Remove
storage lids or hatches. Open as many locker doors,
aspossible. Leavetheseareasopentoimproveven-
tilation.
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
possiblefloodingoftheenginecompartment. Pe-
riodically 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 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.
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 with Four Winns installed flush
out kit, follow the instructions below.
4.
5.
If the boat will be in outside storage, properly support
astoragecoverandsecureitovertheboat. DONOT
secure the cover tightly to the boat. This does not
allow adequate ventilation and can lead to dry rot.
DONOTstoretheboatinadampstorageenclosure.
Excessivedampnesscancauseelectricalproblems,
corrosion, and dry rot.
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.
DO NOT use the bimini top or camper top as a winter
storagecover. Thelifeofthesecoversmaybesignifi-
cantly shortened if exposed to harsh weather ele-
ments for long periods.
4. Turnwateronandallowwatertoflushtheengineand
exhaust manifold for five to ten minutes.
5.
Turnwateroff. Disconnecthose;replaceandtighten
cap securely.
Placing an electric or fuel burning heating unit in
the bilge of the boat during cold weather could
causefireorexplosionandisnotrecommended.
Reinstall cap onto coupler after flushing. Floo-
ding of the engine compartment will occur if the
cap is not installed and tightened.
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 ENGINEFLUSHOUT
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.
Freedom™/Horizon™ Owner’s Manual
Section R
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