Nautique SPORT NAUTIQUE 216 - Manual (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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