OPERATIONAL MAINTENANCE
Barefoot Nautique and Nautique
Excel
owners need to remove the transom drain plug
and feed the tube through the transom drain, making sure the hose does not become
kinked or looped.
Next,
remove the plug and drain the
oil
into a container placed under the boat. NOTE:
Most efficient draining
will
be
achieved by running your engine (with a cooling water
source) until it
is
warm, allowing several minutes for the oil to settle, then draining the oil.
The preferred method, however,
is
to let the oil drain overnight. Consult your engine
manual for the proper viscosity, and quantity of engine
oil
to be used for replacement.
BE SURE THE ENGINE IS OFF WHILE DRAINING YOUR OIL.
Quick drain oil kit
PROPELLER SHAFT/ENGINE ALIGNMENT:
Periodically check alignment by visually
inspecting and turning the prop to ensure that it turns freely with no binding. If it binds
you should see your dealer or a reputable mechanic familiar with inboard drives. A more
thorough inspection may thwart a potentially damaging misalignment problem.
CAUTION! AVOID PERSONAL INJURY. Propeller edges are sharp, and if not handled
carefully, can cut you.
ALWAYS wear a pair of durable work gloves when touching the
propeller.
BE CERTAIN that engine
is
OFF before approaching the boat's transom area.
NEVER check alignment while the boat engine
is
running. While checking alignment, BE
VERY CAREFUL
to clear your head of the boarding platform and boat hull before rising.
By
standing up too quickly, you could hit your head and injure yourself.
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