Crusader Challenger 5.7L Catanium CES - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 3-9
Registration Information (Warranty Registration Card is located at the back of this manual) ........................ 3
3-Year Transferable Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................... 4
Federal/California Emission Control Warranty Statement ......................................................................... 5
Crusader Challenger Inboard Marine Engine General Emissions Warranty Coverage .................................. 6
Safety Information ................................................................................................................................ 9
Replacement Parts ............................................................................................................................... 9
Safety Warnings ................................................................................................................................... 9
BOATING RESPONSIBILITY ......................................................................................................... 10-12
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .................................................................................................................... 10
Safe Boating Suggestions ................................................................................................................... 11
Water Wisdom .................................................................................................................................... 11
Operation and Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 11
Rules of the Road ............................................................................................................................... 12
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................................................. 13-14
Engine Identication ............................................................................................................................ 13
Owner Identication and Registration Information .................................................................................. 13
Engine Model Identication / Advisory ................................................................................................... 14
ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION INFORMATION ................................................................................ 15
Electronic Fuel Injection System .......................................................................................................... 15
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................ 16-22
Engine Alarm System .......................................................................................................................... 16
Instrumentation ................................................................................................................................... 17
Electronic Speed Control ..................................................................................................................... 17
Starting Engine (Fuel Injected Engines) ................................................................................................ 17
Shifting Transmission .......................................................................................................................... 19
Stopping Engine ................................................................................................................................. 20
Freezing Temperature Operation .......................................................................................................... 20
Operation in High Debris Areas ............................................................................................................ 20
Challenger Speed Control System .................................................................................................. 21-22
CONDITIONS AFFECTING OPERATION ........................................................................................ 23-24
Weight Distribution ............................................................................................................................. 23
Boat Bottom ....................................................................................................................................... 23
Propeller Selection .............................................................................................................................. 23
ENGINE BREAK-IN PERIOD .............................................................................................................. 24
25-HOUR ENGINE INSPECTION ........................................................................................................ 25
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................................... 26
Gasoline Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 26
Gasoline Containing Alcohol ................................................................................................................ 26
OIL REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 27
Engine Oil Recommendations .............................................................................................................. 27
Transmission and “V”-Drive Oil Requirements ....................................................................................... 27
ENGINE MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................... 28-51
Engine Maintenance ........................................................................................................................... 28
Checking Fluid Levels .................................................................................................................... 28-30
Lubrication ......................................................................................................................................... 30
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