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V-DRIVe loCaTIon
The uid level can be checked by using the oil level dipstick, which is located
on top of the V-Drive transmission. This unit’s located under the center cushion
of the rear seat. Pull out the cushion to access the transmission.
MaInTaInIng flUID leVel
V-Drive oil level should be checked regularly (such as every ten
engine hours) and uid added if necessary.
Maintain uid level as follows:
Boat must be at rest.
Engine should be at operating temperature, but turned o
while checking level.
Remove V-Drive Unit dipstick.
Wipe uid clean from dipstick and replace.
Remove dipstick and note level indicated by the upper and
lower marks.
If required, add uid to bring the level to the upper mark.
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Moving propeller will cause injury. Propeller may rotate
with boat in neutral. Shut o the engine when people are
on the platform or in the water near the platform to avoid
injury from the prop rotation.
PRoPelleR WaRnIng
Pull the V-Drive Oil Level dipstick to check the uid level. If the
level is low, add uid to the correct mark on the dip stick. Use
SAE 15W-40 motor oil.
NOTE: Only a trained and qualified technician should
perform the oil change on your V-Drive unit.
CHange fReQUenCY
The oil should be changed in the V-Drive transmission after the
rst 100 hours of operation, then each year at the end of your
boating season.
V-DRIVe flUID CHeCk