SECTION : CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
This section describes how to take care of and maintain your Tigé boat.
Periodic inspection and maintenance of items listed in this section are
absolutely necessary.
Winterization of major components and some engine maintenance
procedures are best performed by your Tigé Dealer. Some maintenance
procedures also require special tools which only a dealer may have. Refer to
the engines owner’s manual for maintenance information for the engine.
Some maintenance items that can be done by you or your dealer are listed
in this section. We suggest that you become familiar with these even if you
have your dealer service your boat.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. Read engine owner’s manual carefully and completely.
2. Check and make sure all drain plugs are installed correctly everytime
you use your boat.
3. Check the fuel system for leaks every time you use your boat.
4. DO NOT start your engine if you smell gasoline or an odor is present.
Gasoline fumes are highly explosive. Before starting your engine,
always operate the blower for at least four minutes or open the engine
cover and inspect the engine compartment for gasoline fumes. Run
your blower when operating at slow speeds. If fuel vapors are present,
DO NOT start the engine. Check all hoses and fittings to determine the
source of the vapor. Make the necessary repairs or take the boat to a
qualified service technician to eliminate the fuel vapor.
WARNING
GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE
Before starting engine, run blower 4 minutes and check engine comp.
Bilge for gasoline vapors. Run blower below cruising speed.
5. When servicing the ignition switch or any wiring, disconnect the battery
cables from the battery.
6. Check for water circulation when the engine is running.
Exhaust should contain steady flow of water. In closed cooling systems,
make sure the coolant in the cooling system is at the proper level.
INTERIOR
The interior fabric of your Tigé boat is designed to take the tough
punishment of the elements and usage of an active boater. Keep sharp
objects away from the interior to prevent cuts or damage to your interior.
The interior of your Tigé boat can be cleaned easily, over and over, without
showing signs of wear. Certain ingredients in products can contribute to
staining of your interior, such as sunscreens. Some of these ingredients are:
• Aminobenzoic acids—e.g. PABA
• Hydroxy benzophenones—e.g. Oxybenzone
• P-methoxycinnamic acid
• Octylmethoxycinnamate
This list is not inclusive, but does represent a large selection of sunscreens
which are known to stain vinyls. Almost any sunscreen with a high
percentage (two percent or more) of active ingredients can stain.
The interior manufacturer or Tigé Boats warranties do not cover staining
from sunscreens.
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