Storage
Check for Water in Your Fuel System
A small amount of water left in the fuel system for several months can result in damage to the fuel system and engine. If you are storing your boat for the winter, it is a good practice to remove any water in the fuel system.
The Fuel Control Cell can be drained by removing the drain plug at the bottom of the canister.
1.Loosen the return fuel hose to provide an incoming air source.
2.Clamp the return fuel line some way to minimize the amount of fuel that may drain.
3.Once the canister is drained, coat the threads of the drain plug with a fuel resistant pipe thread sealer, then replace and tighten the plug.
4.Reconnect the fuel hose, and tighten the hose clamp. The threads must be sealed properly to avoid a possible fuel leak.
Check your Fuel Control Cell once each year for signs of water in the canister. If it appears there is water buildup in the canister, see your Nautique dealer for service.
An empty fuel tank can accumulate water inside by changing temperature and repeated cycles of condensation on the inner surfaces of the tank. If the fuel tank is kept at about 3/4 full during storage, less water can condense, limiting the buildup of water in the fuel tank.
Fill the tank to 3/4 full maximum during storage to eliminate the possibility of fuel expansion problems caused by temperature changes. This minimizes overflow of fuel from the fuel vent. Not only can this overflow be hazardous, but it will also adversely affect decals and pin striping on the boat.
