OPERATIONAL MAINTENANCE
CARE OF YOUR BOAT:
As
with a car, the old
adage'~
ounce
of
prevention is worth
a pound
of
cure" applies to your boat. Whether it be engine, finish or upholstery, the key
word
is
"prevention." Here are some tips that
will
help keep your boat in good running
order and
in
good condition.
The first thing you should consider
is
the OPERATIONAL MAINTENANCE of your boat.
1.
Read
the instructions
in
your engine manual very carefully.
2.
Keep a daily look-out for fuel line leaks.
3.
NEVER start your engine if gasoline odor
is
present. Gasoline fumes are
highly explosive, so before starting your engine, open your engine cover,
inspect the engine compartment for gasoline fumes and operate the blower
for
at
least four minutes.
Run
your blower when operating at slow speeds.
4.
When servicing the ignition or wiring, always disconnect battery cables
at
the battery terminals.
5.
Check for water circulation. Exhaust should contain steady flow of water.
In
closed cooling systems, have water
at
the proper level. (Check your
engine manual.)
ALL CORRECT CRAFT BOATS ARE PROVIDED WITH A ROD OR ELECTRIC
ACTUATOR THAT WILL HOLD THE ENGINE COVER
IN
AN OPEN POSITION. THE
ROD VERSION SWIVELS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BOAT AND SHOULD
BE
ENGAGED IN ITS RECEPTACLE MOUNTED INSIDE THE ENGINE COVER. FAILURE
TO DO THIS MAY CAUSE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
OR
RESULT IN INJURY.
SPARK PLUGS:
Check spark plugs every 100 hours and refer to your engine manual.
Replace them if they appear pitted or burned.
STEERING CABLE:
Refer
to the literature supplied for your steering system
as
to proper
lubrication and maintenance.
BILGE PUMP: Check your bilge pump(s) often to ensure that it is operating efficiently.
Remove any debris that you find
in
the bilge. It
is
important to keep the bilge area clean.
Wash it down with a good household detergent or a bilge cleaner available at a marine
supply store to prevent a build-up of grease and scum, then rinse well with clear water
WITH YOUR BILGE PUMP RUNNING. If your pump seems to lag, remove the head
from the base and check the impeller to ensure that there is no debris lodged in
it.
See
your dealer if there is still a problem with water removal.
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