SECTION - 9 PREDELIVERY PREPARATION AND STORAGE
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NOTICE
Without sufficient cooling water, the engine, the water pump, and other components will overheat
and suffer damage. Provide a sufficient supply of water to the water inlets during operation.
5. Start the engine and closely observe instrumentation to ensure that all systems are functioning
correctly.
6. Carefully inspect the engine for fuel, oil, fluid, water and exhaust leaks.
7. Inspect the steering system, shift and throttle control for proper operation.
Predelivery Inspection
Not Applicable
Check /
Adjust
CHECK BEFORE RUNNING Not Applicable
Check /
Adjust
ON THE WATER TEST
Drain plug in and petcocks closed Engine alignment (Inboards only)
Seawater inlet valve open
Starter neutral safety switch
operation
Engine mounts tight Water pump operation
Engine alignment Instruments(s) operation
Drive unit fasteners torqued Fuel leaks
Power trim cylinders fasteners tight Oil leaks
Battery fully charged and secured Water leaks
All electrical connections tight Exhaust leaks
Exhaust system hose clamps tight Ignition timing
All fuel connections tight
Idle________ rpm, within
specifications
Correct rotation propeller (installed
and torqued)
Forward ‑ Neutral ‑ Reverse gear
operation
Throttle, shift and steering system
fasteners tightened properly
Steering operation throughout
range
Throttle plates open and close
completely
Acceleration from idle rpm
Crankcase oil level
WOT________ rpm within
specifications (in FORWARD
gear)
Power trim oil level Power trim operation
Sterndrive unit oil level
Trim tab adjustmentBoat
handling
Power steering fluid level
AFTER ON WATER TEST
Closed cooling level Propeller nut torque
Transmission fluid level
Fuel, oil, coolant, water and fluid
leaks
Alternator belt tension Oil and fluid levels
Seawater pickup pump belt tension
Apply Quicksilver Corrosion
Guard to engine package
Power steering pump belt tension
C.A.R.B. Hang Tag and Owners
Manual in boat
1.
Audio warning system operation
C.A.R.B. Decal properly affixed
to boat hull
1.
1. If registered to a CA resident.