Arminius
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- Oct 30, 2019
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- Boat Info
- Bowrider 200 Select, 2003
- Engines
- 5.0L MPI, 260 hp w/Alpha 1 Drive
Would following the instructions protect an engine or just use up anti-freeze? Come Spring, you might find out. Bringing the engine up to operating temperature on the garden hose and hoping the thermostat stays open long enough to flow anti-freeze into the engine jackets could be tricky. https://www.defender.com/pdf/camco-instructions.pdf
"IV. Winterize engine and outdrive Familiarize yourself with all of the following before continuing. CAUTION: Stay clear of propeller and all moving engine parts at all times while engine is running to avoid bodily injury. NOTE: The outdrive discharge may be tested during the winterizing procedure using the Camco Freeze Check Refractometer #65401 available from your Marine dealer. This refractometer easily and accurately confirms actual burst protection of the liquid being discharged at the outdrive, which is an indication of the burst protection of the liquid distributed throughout the engine. 1. Turn on fresh water by opening yellow valve. After water begins squirting from around flusher attached to outdrive (or pressure is seen at engine pump adapter) disengage propeller and start engine. Allow engine to warm up to operating temperature and engine thermostat to open. Verify by engine temperature gauge. 2. Close the yellow fresh water valve, and IMMEDIATELY open the antifreeze tank valve (CCW). 3. Pink color of the antifreeze will appear in the clear hose attached to the flusher. IF PINK DOES NOT APPEAR OR IF ENGINE OVERHEATS—STOP ENGINE. Close antifreeze tank valve. Recheck above steps and try again. 4. When the antifreeze level drops to within 2" of the tank spout prepare to stop engine. Tilt tank toward spout if necessary. Keep spout covered with antifreeze. 5. Stop engine just before antifreeze tank is emptied. There must be no more than 1 quart of antifreeze remaining of the initial 5 gallons. The 4 3 ⁄4+ gallons are required to ensure full distribution and circulation of burst protection antifreeze throughout the engine. 6. The raw water cooling system from flush point attachment through discharge point in your boat is now completely winterized. Leave outdrive in down (running) position to prevent rain from accumulating in exhaust and freezing."
"IV. Winterize engine and outdrive Familiarize yourself with all of the following before continuing. CAUTION: Stay clear of propeller and all moving engine parts at all times while engine is running to avoid bodily injury. NOTE: The outdrive discharge may be tested during the winterizing procedure using the Camco Freeze Check Refractometer #65401 available from your Marine dealer. This refractometer easily and accurately confirms actual burst protection of the liquid being discharged at the outdrive, which is an indication of the burst protection of the liquid distributed throughout the engine. 1. Turn on fresh water by opening yellow valve. After water begins squirting from around flusher attached to outdrive (or pressure is seen at engine pump adapter) disengage propeller and start engine. Allow engine to warm up to operating temperature and engine thermostat to open. Verify by engine temperature gauge. 2. Close the yellow fresh water valve, and IMMEDIATELY open the antifreeze tank valve (CCW). 3. Pink color of the antifreeze will appear in the clear hose attached to the flusher. IF PINK DOES NOT APPEAR OR IF ENGINE OVERHEATS—STOP ENGINE. Close antifreeze tank valve. Recheck above steps and try again. 4. When the antifreeze level drops to within 2" of the tank spout prepare to stop engine. Tilt tank toward spout if necessary. Keep spout covered with antifreeze. 5. Stop engine just before antifreeze tank is emptied. There must be no more than 1 quart of antifreeze remaining of the initial 5 gallons. The 4 3 ⁄4+ gallons are required to ensure full distribution and circulation of burst protection antifreeze throughout the engine. 6. The raw water cooling system from flush point attachment through discharge point in your boat is now completely winterized. Leave outdrive in down (running) position to prevent rain from accumulating in exhaust and freezing."
