Bayliner 16 Element - Engine, Accessory Guidelines and Literature

16 Element • Owner's Manual Supplement
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Engine, Accessory Guidelines and Literature
• Before starting or working on your engine(s), read the engine manual.
• Before using the accessories on your boat, read the accessory manuals.
• Before storing your boat, refer to your engine and accessory manuals for
storage/winterization instructions.
NOTICE
Certain modications to your boat will result in cancellation of your warranty
protection. Always check with your dealer before making any modications.
NOTICE
• Your boat’s engine and accessories were selected to provide optimum performance and service.
• Installing a different engine or adding accessories may affect your boat’s running trim.
• If you choose to install a different engine or add accessories that may affect your boat’s running trim, have
a trained marine technician perform a safety inspection and handling test before using your boat again.
• The engine and accessories on your boat have their own manuals. Read these manuals before using
the engines and accessories.
Unless noted otherwise, all engine and accessory literature referred to in this supplement is included in
your owner’s packet.
While the topics listed below may be included in this supplement and in the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual,
always refer to the engine manual rst for specic information on these important subjects:
• Engine Break-in Procedure
• Engine Starting and Stopping
• Gear Shifting
Propeller
ENGINE DAMAGE HAZARD!
The factory standard propeller may not be the best for your particular boat
and load conditions. Refer to the engine manual RPM ratings. The engine
should reach, but not exceed its full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied.
Immediately contact your local Bayliner dealer if:
• The engine cannot reach its full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied
• The engine exceeds its full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied
CAUTION
!
• Keep the propeller in good repair and at the correct pitch for your particular situation.
• A slightly bent or nicked propeller will adversely affect the performance of your boat.
• Fuel and Oil Recommendations
• Engine Maintenance
• Engine Storage/Winterization
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