CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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The following items require special attention for winterization. Your ATX boat
may not include all the features described. Have your ATX Dealer perform
winterization procedures for the following:
• Engine cooling and exhaust systems
• Fuel system
• Batteries
• Drain Ballast System
• Drain shower
Storage Preparation
While the boat is still in the water:
1. Fill fuel tank and add the proper amount of fuel stabilizer and conditioner
according to the engine manufacturer’s recommendations.
2. Operate boat for at least 15 minutes to be sure the treated fuel has
reached the engine.
NOTICE
If the boat is to be stored for more than five months, stored in a high-mois-
ture (humidity) environment, in temperature extremes or outdoors, “fog” the
engine with a rust preventive fogging oil according to the manufacturer’s
recommendations. See your ATX Dealer.
When the boat is removed from the water:
NOTICE
Remove the bilge drain plug immediately after taking the boat out of the
water. After washing, raise the bow of the boat high to allow as much water
as possible to drain while performing other storage preparations.
• Flush the engine cooling system with clean fresh water. DO NOT exceed
1500 RPM when flushing.
• Drain the ballast tank system
IMPORTANT
It is extremely important to drain ballast system during freezing temperatures
and during long periods of non-use. Protect our natural resources by using
environmentally friendly products and always discard in an environmentally
friendly manner.
1. Drain the system completely after your boat is out of the water and keep the
intake/drain valves open.
2. Use a 50/50 mixture of an environmentally friendly antifreeze and
fresh water.
3. Pour an even amount, approximately 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of the antifreeze
mixture into each tank’s vent.
4. Make sure you catch any spilled mixture by placing a container under the
intake/drain of the tank you are winterizing.
5. Operate the pump in the drain mode for two seconds; then shut off.
Repeat procedure for other tank(s).
6. Close the water intake/drain valves in the ballast tank(s). When returning
your boat back to service, make sure to drain the remainder of the mixture
before getting onto the water.
7. Thoroughly wash the interior, interior compartments, deck and hull as
soon as your boat is removed from the water. Cleaning the hull at this time is
easier because the marine growth is still wet. Allow a couple of days of air
drying before covering the boat. Store all cushions in the open position and
open all storage areas to help prevent mold/mildew.
8. Apply a coat of wax to the entire surface of the boat and rust inhibitor on
all metal parts.
9. Clean all traces of dirt, oil, grime and grease from the engine and bilge.
Touch up areas of engine where paint has been removed.
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