Nautique SPORT NAUTIQUE 216 User Manual download pdf (Page 170)

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Storage

Sport

Allow room in the tank for fuel expansion caused by temperature

differences. Add a good quality fuel stabilizer to the fuel prior to

winterizing to slow down the rate of fuel decomposition. You can

purchase a fuel stabilizer at your servicing dealer, most marinas or

an auto supply store. Add the stabilizer to the tank and then fill the

tank to approximately 3/4 full.

If you did not add the stabilizer previously, run the engine to

circulate fuel throughout the system. Remember, always follow the

fuel stabilizer manufacturer’s recommendations for proper mixing.

NOTICE

Gasoline expands when the temperature increases. Never store your

boat with more than 3/4 of a tank.

Refer to the engine’s owner’s manual for winterization of the

engine.

Winterizing Optional Rear

Ballast Tanks

Winterize the rear ballast tanks by doing the following:

1. Make sure the tank(s) system seacocks, located in the bilge, are

open. Empty the system completely using the drain pumps.

2. Remove the stern seat base, engine cover box and removable

floor section from the boat. Each tank has a drain hose located

adjacent to the muffler on the appropriate stringer. Remove the

cap from the drain hose and allow the tank to drain until it

stops. Reach under the fuel tank and remove the empty hoses

from the empty pumps. Remove the fill hoses from the fill

pumps under the front of the engine. Raise and lower the bow

of the boat while the system is draining to ensure the water is

removed from the pumps.

3. Re-install all hoses, put the caps back on the drain hoses and re-

assemble the boat.

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