Winterized Question

[prd]

Hello All,

This will be my first winter having a ski, and I was wondering if there was anything that I needed to do before putting it in a heated garage?

Thanks

 

[JJinSC]

Treat the gas with marine stable for storage. Fog the engine, engine compartment and bilge with WD-40 or XPS lube. Remove battery and keep on battery tender.

Engine fogging:
Attach water hose to flush port. Crank engine
Turn on water.
Let engine run for about 2-4 minutes to get fuel treatment through system.
Turn off water and immediately spray XPS lube in breather box fog hole until engine lowers RPMs then immediately turn off engine.

Make sure to do it in this order.


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[LouDoo]

Check out this thread. There's a couple of reasons you need to winterize, even if you're storing in a heated garage. The main reason is if you should loose power, these are aluminum block engines, it doesn't take much to crack a cylinder jug. And the other being corrosion protection.

http://www.seadooforum.com/showthread.php?67608-1996-XP-Winterization

Lou

 

[prd]

Hey guys,

I wasnt aware about the Fueld Stabilizer... does it matter if I simply put it in but not go for a ride?

 

[Coastiejoe]

That is better than NOT putting it in at all. It is nice to get the Stabil through the lines and the fuel system as that is all the more protection for all the components. When I winterize small engines I drain the tank, put about a cup of fuel in with Stabil, start it and let it run out of gas. This way I KNOW there will be no issues.

With my skis, as I get near the end of the season, I add Stabil every time I add gas. This way, Stabil WILL be through out the system no matter what.

 

[prd]

Well this is a good thing to know. I wasnt aware... next time I sure will do exactly that.

 

[prd]

Anyone knows if the drain lines are the same on the 97 and the 96 XP? I simply want to make sure im clipping the proper ones.

 

[Sportster-2001-951C-Stock]

Yep, next year put the stabil in for your last ride so it can go throughout the fuel system and into the carbs.

Chase it with a gallon of fuel, to make sure it gets down into the fuel tank. If keeping fuel in tank for winter, I like to fill it mostly full.

Normally, I remove the fuel from my fuel tank during storage b/c I want to make sure next year it's fresh as a Irish mountain spring. Especially if storing the boat inside a heated garage, what happens if the fuel leaks out of the fuel tank somehow?

 

[khint93]

Put the stabil in and tow it around on the trailer, a few laps around the neighborhood, a few speed bumps, it'll mix right up

 

[prd]

I just did so...

Now I've bought Antifreeze but I'm questionning myself if I bought the proper thing:

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/autom...ife-premixed-antifreeze-coolant-0293031p.html

If anyone could confirm me that it'll be ok to use that product Id really appreciate it

Thanks

 

[USAF_Pride]

As long as it is for aluminum motors, it is fine.

 

[prd]

Alright, its not mentionned no where... but I might just use it.

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Another question, I took out the air box cap and I've fogged the air box for maybe 10 seconds from left to right but it didnt kill the engine then added 5sec of fog into the spark plug holes... turned it over 3 seconds, then added another 5 seconds in the holes and turned it over again.

But When I've fogged the air box, I manually killed the ski because after 10 seconds it slowed the RPM but didnt kill the engine. Did I needed to add more fogging to kill the engine by itself or will this do the job?

Id appreciate a reply

 

[USAF_Pride]

It's probably fine

 

[GTX RFI]

Hey PRD, go to the pumping section and you will find RV/ Boat plumping antifreeze which is rated for -50 plus it is not toxic so you don't have worry about a spill or any left in the system for the lake.

 

[prd]

Hi,

Reading the back label I read, do not use in gasoline or diesel engine.


But this stuff looks right.

Prestone antifree7e plumbing. Winterizing treatment.


Is this the proper antifreeze?

 

[GTX RFI]

Here is what i used, they have three different manufactures

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/prestone-plumbing-rv-antifreeze-3-78-l-0639926p.html#.VFemjzTF_zg

 

[prd]

Here is what i used, they have three different manufactures

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/prestone-plumbing-rv-antifreeze-3-78-l-0639926p.html#.VFemjzTF_zg

Perfect thats exactly what I just bought.

 

[Sportster-2001-951C-Stock]

Yes, keep in mind you want antifreeze for an open loop cooling system, you don't need coolant. Just trying to keep the liquid inside from freezing.

Propylene glycol is the non-toxic potable water system antifreeze I prefer, ethylene glycol is a coolant and is toxic although the base chemical is also biodegradable. We don't need to use ethylene glycol IMO, propylene glycol is sufficient.

Put this stuff in straight, don't try to mix it with water, it's already pre-diluted.

If it has salt in it as an ingredient it's gonna be corrosive, can't imagine why any reputable company would put salt in any antifreeze. So, you could taste a drop to see if it's salty, it should taste sweet like the sweetener in white wine.

Food Grade propylene glycol is used in many processed foods, and as a laxative.

 

[prd]

Well from what I read:

Plumbing/RV Antifreeze is for all piping systems: metal and plastic pipes
Burst protection to -50°C
Non-toxic and non-flammable
Contains no salt and includes conditioner and corrosion inhibitors
3.78 L bottle

So doesn't contain any salt

 

[prd]

Thanks everyone! I'll get this in the ski today in order to winterize this ski for the winter

 

[spx787]

So If I use premix, is it still ok to put the stabil into a tank full of premix???

 

[Coastiejoe]

Yep,,, it helps with potential moisture issues.

 

[Sportster-2001-951C-Stock]

So If I use premix, is it still ok to put the stabil into a tank full of premix???

My feeling is most oil/fuel pre-mix concoctions should be consumed within days at least or hours if possible, hopefully it's not very much and you can either use it up before it gets stale or add a large amount of fresh to it for the next use.

I've seen funny things happen to the lubricating properties of stored pre-mix in some cases, I'd try to use as much up as possible and only mix as needed. IMHO

But to answer your question, yes it will help to add stabil to your pre-mix. I just feel you're better off trying to use it up or if it's just a small amount then burning it in your lawnmower or something 4-stroke that doesn't have a catalytic converter.

 

[prd]

Hello Guys,

I have finally winterized my ski. I've done something dumb here though. Rather than pinching the lower drain line, I've pinched the air line from the battery. I wasn't aware until I did remove the battery. I was simply wondering if that would cause some issue? I've inserted about 1/2 gal of antifreeze in the motor and quite a lot was coming out of the rear exhaust. Is that a good sign?

Thanks

 

[LouDoo]

You know I've done both, I prefer pinching the drain hose, to retain the antifreeze in the engine. But I've also let the engine drain with no problems.

Lou