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11.
12.
Wash exterior fiberglass components, wax lightly.
R - 2 ENGINE FLUSH OUT
Clean exterior upholstery with hand dish washing The optional engine flush out (if applicable) should be
soap and water, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
used to clean the engine of unwanted salt, mud, sludge,
etc. which may have accumulated in the engine cooling
13.
Remove all oxidation from exterior hardware and ap- system. Before winterizing the engine, flush out the sys-
ply a light film of moisture - displacing lubricant.
tem for at least five minutes.
C. Prior to Winter Storage
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.
1.
2.
Remove as many cushions as possible. Remove
storage lids or hatches. Open as many locker doors,
aspossible. Opentherefrigeratordoor. Leavethese
areas open to improve ventilation.
Spray the weather covers and the boat upholstery
with Lysol Spray Disinfectant™. Enclosed areas
suchastherefrigerator,showerbasin,storagelocker
areas, etc. should also be sprayed with Lysol Disin-
fectant™.
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.
3.
4.
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.
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.
1.
2.
Do not run engine during flushing procedure.
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.
Placing an electric or fuel burning heating unit
in the bilge of the boat during cold weather could
causefireorexplosionandisnotrecommended.
5.
Turnwateroff. Disconnecthose;replaceandtighten
cap securely.
5.
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.
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.
Vista™ Owner’s Manual
Section R
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