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METHOD #1: The conventional “muff” type

flusher method works well with the D-I-Y for drives

that have the raw water pump mounted inside the

outdrive (illustrated above). DO NOT ATTEMPT

TO WINTERIZE A FRONT ENGINE MOUNTED

RAW WATER PUMP SYSTEM USING THIS

METHOD. USE METHOD #2 (RIGHT).

METHOD #2: For front engine mounted raw water

pumps (including most Volvos and inboards) an adapter

is required to connect directly to the suction side of the

raw water pump. Use Camco #65493 Front Engine

Pump Adapter.

NOTE: If you are unsure as to

which type raw water pump your

unit contains, consult your dealer

or owner’s manual.

APPLICATIONS:

IMPORTANT: Read all instructions before beginning.

Stock #65501 Do-It-Yourself Boat Winterizer instructions

Review illustrations

D-I-Y principle

of operation:

The D-I-Y provides an easy, proven

method of using fresh water to flush the

raw water cooling system of soluble and

loose impurities while allowing the

engine to reach operating temperature

in preparation for winterization. It is

absolutely essential that the engine reach

operating temperature to ensure that the cooling system

thermostat is in the open position. The thermostat

controls the flow of coolant through the engine

block itself. Operating temperature is an indicator

of the open position of the thermostat because the

thermostat regulates this operating temperature. No

coolant

—

water nor antifreeze—will flow freely

through the engine block until operating temperature is

maintained. The D-I-Y is unique in that, once operating

temperature is reached and then some time allowed

for flushing of

impurities from

the engine with

fresh water, the fresh water supply is replaced with

antifreeze to winterize the engine for storage. For

additional insurance the thermostat may be removed.

Thermostat removal is not necessary if the following

step-by-step instructions are followed explicitly.

Do-It-Yourself Boat Winterizer

65501

1. Remove fill cap from tank.

2. Punch out plastic insert at base of threaded hole in

cap. Discard insert. Replace fill cap on tank.

3. Remove small vent cap. Puncture for air vent

in area provided.‑Make sure air vent is open.

Replace vent cap.

4. Screw fine thread end (1/2" MPT) of ball valve

into fill cap and tighten. Be sure valve is in closed

(clockwise) position.

5. Attach center of winterizing tee to faucet valve.

I. Assemble D-I-Y

Camco #65493

Front Engine

Pump Adapter

Patented

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Do-It-Yourself Boat Winterizer 65501 D-I-Y principle of operation: The D-I-Y provides an easy, proven method of using fresh water to flush the raw water cooling system of soluble and loose impurities while allowing the engine to reach operating temperature in preparation for winterization. It is absolutely essential that the engine reach operating temperature to ensure that the cooling system thermostat is in the open position. The thermostat controls the flow of coolant through the engine block itself.
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III. Connect D-I-Y to outdrive 1. Attach male fitting of clear hose to your engine flusher (Method #1) or Front Engine Pump Adapter 3. METHOD #1: Attach flusher to lower unit intake. -orMETHOD #2: Remove suction hose from front engine pump and attach Front Engine Pump Adapter in its place. Tighten clamp. (Method #2). 2. Attach one end of garden hose to fresh water faucet. Attach other end to yellow water shut-off valve. Turn yellow valve off and water faucet on. Yellow valve 4.
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