OPERATIONAL MAINTENANCE
RUDDER PORT STUFFING
BOX:
The rudder port stuffing box serves the same purpose
as
the propeller shaft stuffing box. That
is,
it
is
designed to prevent excessive intrusion
of water into your boat. There are two differences that you should be aware
of.
One,
there
is
no safety wire on
it,
since its movement functions and range of motion differ; and
two, being
in
a vertical position
as
opposed to the horizontal, the counter-clockwise
direction
in
loosening the locking nut would
be
accomplished by turning the wrench
toward the starboard or right side of the boat. Otherwise, the principle
is
the same.
THROUGH-HUll
FITTINGS:
All
fittings that actually pass through the hull on a wetted
surface are glassed into the
hull
and become a part of
it.
They are not user serviceable
and should not
be
tampered with.
It's
highly unlikely that water leakage would occur
at
these points, but should you discover any, your dealer should
be
contacted.
QUICK DRAIN
Oil
SYSTEM: This system allows you to drain the
oil
from your
crankcase quickly and efficiently.
It
consists of a tube attached directly to the bottom of
the crankcase and held at the drain end with a quick-release snap.
(See
illustration for
location.) You
will
note a small plug on the end. This
is
removed with use of two open-
end wrenches (5/8" and 3/8")
First, make sure your boat
is
on
its trailer or otherwise suspended.
If
you own a
Ski
Nautique or a Sport Nautique, remove the bottom through-hull plug
at
the front of the engine and then feed this tube through the hull bottom. (Feed
it
all
the
way through, making sure that there are no kinks or loops
in
the tubing.)
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