Before Each Use
Check the transmission cooler for debris
Because this process should be completed while the engine is
cool and cannot cause burns to your skin, we recommend you do
this before starting your boat.
Step 1: Ensure the engine is OFF and the engine safety
starting switch disconnected. Be certain that the throttle/
shift control lever is in neutral. Open the engine compart-
ment. The transmission cooler is located either near the
top or on the side of the engine.
Step 2: Loosen the clamp surrounding the water intake
hose at the back of the transmission cooler and slide off
the hose.
Step 3: Check the screen inside for signs of debris. Even
small amounts of debris must be removed to prevent the
material from clogging the cooler and preventing it from
functioning properly. The screen is permanently in place
and your boat must not be operated with any foreign mate-
rials blocking the flow of water through the cooler.
Step 4: After cleaning, re-attach the hose and clamp.
Important: This is a critical function of routine
maintenance. Even clean-appearing waterways may
have debris such as pine needles or moss that can enter the cooling system and create a blockage
against this screen. Failure to perform this function can result in serious overheating of the en-
gine. Damage to the engine caused by overheating is not covered by warranty! Always pay atten-
tion to your temperature gauge, even if you are carefully performing this check. Blockage of the
transmission cooler or a faulty raw water impeller are too-frequent causes of overheating. Water
in the transmission may void the warranty!
Check the coolant level
This procedure applies only to boats equipped
with the fresh water cooling system or closed
system. Because this process should be com-
pleted while the engine is cool and cannot cause
burns to your skin, we recommend you do this
before starting your boat.
Step 1: Ensure the engine is OFF and the
engine safety switch disconnected. Be sure
the throttle/shift control lever is in neutral.
Open the engine compartment and locate
the closed cooling system tank adjacent to
the engine.
Step 2: Remove the cap and check the
BEFORE EACH USE
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