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Chapter 2: Locations

255 Cruiser

•

Owner’s Manual

Supplement

Depth Finder Transducer:

Access through

the bottom cabin entry step.

Electronic Fuel Shut-off Valve (Diesel Engine

Only):

Located in the forward area of the

engine room.

Freshwater Fill Deck Fitting

(marked WATER):

Located

on the port aft corner of the

deck.

Summary of Contents for 255 Cruiser

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Page 3: ...rs or omissions in this document or from the use of information contained herein Due to our commitment to product improvement Bayliner reserves the right to make changes in the product design specific...

Page 4: ...Shut off Valve Diesel Engine Only 36 Quick Oil Drain System 37 Chapter 4 Controls Gauges Steering 38 Shift Throttle Controls 38 Power Trim Tilt 38 Trim Tabs 38 Gauges 39 Cleaning the Gauges 39 Gauge F...

Page 5: ...Seat Forward or Aft 66 To Adjust the Helm Seat Back 66 Chapter 10 Lights Care Maintenance 67 Interior Exterior Lights 67 Navigation Lights 67 Spotlight If Equipped 67 Chapter 11 Electrical System 12...

Page 6: ...alerts you to hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death if the warning is ignored WARNING This box alerts you to hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result...

Page 7: ...ine manual for the most complete and accurate information Keep this Owner s Manual Supplement and the Cruiser Yacht Owner s Manual on your boat in a secure yet readily available place Dimensions Tank...

Page 8: ...mand of your boat Take one of the boating safety classes offered by the U S Power Squadrons or the U S Coast Guard Auxiliary For more course information including dates and locations of upcoming class...

Page 9: ...and at the correct pitch for your particular situation A slightly bent or nicked propeller will adversely affect the performance of your boat BEFORE starting or working on your engine s read the engi...

Page 10: ...ffect its performance and may damage the gel coat Periodically haul your boat out of the water and scrub the hull bottom with a bristle brush and a solution of soap and water To maintain the safety of...

Page 11: ...occupy or hang from the back deck or transom platform while the engine is running Teak surfing dragging or water skiing within 20 feet of a moving watercraft can be fatal DANGER DANGER PERSONAL SAFETY...

Page 12: ...ll reduce the risk of sling slippage WARNING PERSONAL INJURY and or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD NEVER lift any boat using the cleats or the bow stern eyes WARNING PERSONAL INJURY and or PRODUCT...

Page 13: ...an be fatal Breathing CO blocks the ability of your blood to carry oxygen The effects are cumulative Even low levels of exposure can result in injury or death Factors that Increase the Effects of CO P...

Page 14: ...be present without the smell of exhaust fumes if exhaust fumes are detected on your boat take immediate action to dissipate these fumes Treat symptoms of seasickness as possible CO poisoning Get the...

Page 15: ...king charring or deterioration is found Ensure that your engines and generators are properly tuned and well maintained Inspect each water pump impeller and the water pump housing Replace if worn Make...

Page 16: ...Squadrons U S Coast Guard Auxiliary 1 800 368 5647 or on the Internet at http www cgaux org U S Power Squadrons 1 888 FOR USPS 1 888 367 8777 or on the Internet at http www usps org United States Coas...

Page 17: ...CO can cause brain damage or death Engine and generator exhaust contains odorless and colorless carbon monoxide gas Carbon monoxide will be around the back of the boat when engines or generators are...

Page 18: ...less carbon monoxide gas Get fresh air if anyone shows signs of carbon monoxide poisoning See Owner s Manual for information regarding carbon monoxide poisoning Signs of carbon monoxide poisoning incl...

Page 19: ...255 Cruiser Owner s Manual Supplement 13 Chapter 2 Locations Exterior Views Hull Views...

Page 20: ...Chapter 2 Locations 255 Cruiser Owner s Manual Supplement 14 Deck Views...

Page 21: ...255 Cruiser Owner s Manual Supplement Chapter 2 Locations 15 Helm VARY DEPENDING ON ENGINE AND ACCESSORY OPTIONS NOTE TYPICAL HELM LAYOUT SHOWN ACTUAL LAYOUT MAY...

Page 22: ...Supplement 16 Component Locations 12 Volt DC Accessory Outlets 2 Total One is located on the port switch panel at the helm One is located on the forward end of the galley 12 Volt DC Fuse Blocks Locate...

Page 23: ...ated in the galley Air Conditioner If Equipped Located under the aft dinette seat cushion Air Conditioner Seawater Intake Seacock If Equipped Located in the engine room bilge Battery Located in the en...

Page 24: ...ual Supplement 18 Battery Switch Located inside the storage hatch below the entertainment faucet Bilge Pumps 2 Total The aft bilge pump is located in the engine room bilge The forward bilge pump is ac...

Page 25: ...pplement Chapter 2 Locations 19 Blower Switch Located on the starboard switch panel at the helm CO Monitors 2 Total One is located on the ceiling in the aft berth One is located in the dinette area on...

Page 26: ...nt 20 Depth Finder Transducer Access through the bottom cabin entry step Electronic Fuel Shut off Valve Diesel Engine Only Located in the forward area of the engine room Freshwater Fill Deck Fitting m...

Page 27: ...wner s Manual Supplement Chapter 2 Locations 21 Freshwater Pump Located in the engine room Freshwater Pump Switch Located just forward of the galley sink Freshwater Tank Located on the port side of th...

Page 28: ...wner s Manual Supplement 22 Fuel Fill Deck Fitting marked GAS or DIESEL Located on the starboard aft corner of the deck Fuel Tank Located in the engine room bilge area Generator If Equipped Located on...

Page 29: ...255 Cruiser Owner s Manual Supplement Chapter 2 Locations 23 Generator Control Panel If Equipped Located in the galley Generator Seawater Intake Sea cock If Equipped Located in the engine room bilge...

Page 30: ...4 High Water Alarm Control Panel Located just below the shift throttle lever Holding Tanks The black water holding tank is located on the starboard side of the engine room The gray water holding tank...

Page 31: ...water holding tank pump out deck fitting is located on the starboard aft corner of the deck The gray water hold ing tank pump out deck fitting if equipped is located on the port aft corner of the dec...

Page 32: ...s Manual Supplement 26 Macerator Underwater Discharge Sea cock If Equipped Located on the star board side of the engine room on the transom Navigation Lights Red and green lights on the forward deck...

Page 33: ...Cruiser Owner s Manual Supplement Chapter 2 Locations 27 Shore Power Inlet s Located on the aft deck Shower Drain Sump Box Access through the bottom cabin entry step Spotlight Located on the forward d...

Page 34: ...s Manual Supplement 28 Spotlight Control Panel Located at the helm Transom Shower Located on the port side of the cockpit just forward of the transom entry door Trim Tab Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir Loca...

Page 35: ...255 Cruiser Owner s Manual Supplement Chapter 2 Locations 29 Trim Tab Switches Located on the starboard switch panel at the helm Trim Tilt Pump Located on the starboard side of the engine room...

Page 36: ...ns 255 Cruiser Owner s Manual Supplement 30 Water Heater Located in the starboard forward corner of the engine room Windlass Circuit Breakers If Equipped Located inside the storage hatch below the ent...

Page 37: ...255 Cruiser Owner s Manual Supplement Chapter 2 Locations 31 Windlass Foot Controls If Equipped Located on the forward deck...

Page 38: ...AGE HAZARD Always Open the transom entry door before opening the engine hatch CAUTION Read the engine manual BEFORE starting or working on your engine NOTICE Engine Break in Procedure Engine Starting...

Page 39: ...sing speed FIRE and EXPLOSION HAZARD Fuel vapors can explode BEFORE starting the engine 1 Check the bilge areas for fuel vapors or leaking fuel If you see leaking fuel or smell fuel vapors a Do NOT st...

Page 40: ...t Owner s Manual and fuel recom mendations are provided in the engine operation manual Carefully read this information WARNING Avoid the storage or handling of gear near the fuel lines fittings and ta...

Page 41: ...e fuel feed line attaches to the tank The valve is spring loaded and is opened by fuel pump vacuum Gas Engine Fuel Filters The fuel pickup tube located inside the fuel tank is equipped with a fine mes...

Page 42: ...fuel shut off valve opens to allow fuel to the engine When you turn off the engine the electronic fuel shut off valve closes stopping the fuel flow to the engine If the electronic fuel shut off valve...

Page 43: ...oil drain hose F through the bilge drain 6 Adjust the hose stop clamp G so that no more than 12 inches of hose including the oil drain plug can extend out of the bilge drain A 7 Clip the bilge plug s...

Page 44: ...Yacht Owner s Manual Power Trim Tilt The stern drive on your boat is equipped with power trim and tilt Trim and tilt instructions are provided in the engine operation manual and the shift throttle man...

Page 45: ...sions may cause brief erratic readings on the tachometer This will not damage the tachometer gauge or affect its accuracy when not transmitting Fuel Gauge It is normal for the pointer on your fuel gau...

Page 46: ...epth finder as a navigational aid to prevent collision grounding boat damage or personal injury When your boat is moving submerged objects will NOT be seen until they are already under your boat Botto...

Page 47: ...rises above a preset level You can also turn On the bilge pumps using the switches at the helm The bilge pumps are wired directly to the bat teries Unless the batter ies are dead the bilge pump system...

Page 48: ...ump housing 3 Remove the impeller guard screw and the impeller guard 4 Remove all debris from the pump cham ber from around the impeller and from the tab slots on the sides 5 Make sure the impeller is...

Page 49: ...ruction sheet for cleaning and maintenance information FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD Close the seacock s when leaving your boat unattended for any length of time If a seacock is left open a hose failur...

Page 50: ...nd clean the freshwater filter often the filter is located on the freshwater pump If your boat is to be left unattended for a long period of time pump the freshwater tank dry to prevent stored water f...

Page 51: ...line from the outlet side of the freshwater pump opposite side from filter 2 Open the faucet that is furthest away from the fresh water pump 3 Place the air nozzle against the end of the just removed...

Page 52: ...water The tank is full if water flows from the tap when the hot water is turned On in the galley Even brief water heater operation with a dry tank WILL damage the heating elements Warranty replacement...

Page 53: ...the pressure relief and drain valves Open until you fit out your boat after storage WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD NEVER turn On the water heater breaker on the 110 volt AC master panel while the water he...

Page 54: ...the water heater tank is com pletely filled with freshwater 6 Turn On the water heater breaker WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD Fill the water heater tank BEFORE turning On the water heater breaker on the 1...

Page 55: ...er is below the waterline and drains into a sump pump box When the drain water in the sump box rises to a preset level an autofloat switch turns on the sump pump and pumps the drain water into the gra...

Page 56: ...ve any debris from the box and the filter 3 Clean the sump pump as outlined in the Bilge Pump section of this chapter Sump System Winterization Drain the sump pump system in the months when not in use...

Page 57: ...using the head pump water into the bowl to wet the sides 3 After use pump until the bowl is clean 4 Pump a few more times to clean the lines 5 If excess waste causes the water to rise in the bowl sto...

Page 58: ...g at the side of tank Empty the black water holding tank at every opportunity The black water holding tank is plumbed to a fit ting on the deck for dock side pump out Keep the intake seacock Closed wh...

Page 59: ...to pump waste directly underwater where laws permit 1 Open the underwater discharge seacock 2 Press both macerator switches at the same time to run the pump 3 Stop running the macerator as soon as th...

Page 60: ...in the air conditioner pan and then drains into a sump pump box see the Sump Box Cleaning and Sump System Winterization sections earlier in this chapter CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD Dangerous carb...

Page 61: ...up with the windlass Before getting underway make sure the anchor is secured and the windlass circuit breaker is turned Off PERSONAL INJURY and or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD NEVER lift your bo...

Page 62: ...with the pins The jaw slides should not need to be adjusted If you decide to adjust the jaw slide positions get the correct measure ments from your selling dealer PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD Ta...

Page 63: ...he jaw slides D should not need to be adjusted If you decide to adjust the jaw slide positions get the correct measurements from your selling dealer Vinyl Curtains If Equipped Make sure your dealer ex...

Page 64: ...methods may remove the waterproof finish of the fabric and may also decrease the life of the polyester thread used in the canvas Reapply a water repellent treatment as needed Method 1 1 Add 1 8 cup 1...

Page 65: ...tly wash the clear vinyl with soap and water 3 Rinse thoroughly to remove the soap 4 Before stowing the clear vinyl must be completely dry Air drying is best but you can also carefully dry the vinyl w...

Page 66: ...inment systems If applicable make sure the 110 volt AC breaker is turned On for the appliance or entertainment system you wish to use Refrigerator The refrigerator runs on 12 volt DC power unless 110...

Page 67: ...ng ALWAYS keep an approved ABC type fire extinguisher in the galley area Do NOT use the stove while underway Any non cooking devices on or near your stove during use are potential fire hazards Do NOT...

Page 68: ...62 Chapter 9 Convertible Seats Beds Tables Converting Cockpit Dinette to Sunlounge If Equipped 1 Remove the table A and the table leg B 2 Place the table A so that it fits securely on the edge lips at...

Page 69: ...Supplement Chapter 9 Convertible Seats Beds Tables 63 3 Place the filler cushion C on top of the table 4 When not in use store the table and table leg under the aft seat cushion Secure the table in pl...

Page 70: ...4 Converting V berth Dinette to Sleeping Berth 1 Remove the table A and the table leg B 2 Securely store the table leg B in the clips provided under the port side seat cushion 3 Place the filler board...

Page 71: ...Seats Beds Tables 65 4 Place the table A so that if fits securely on the filler board and the edge lips at the front of the dinette seats 5 Place the port and starboard aft seat backs D on top of the...

Page 72: ...Adjustments To Slide the Helm Seat Forward or Aft 1 While seated reach under the helm seat and pull up on the lever 2 Slide the helm seat forward or aft 3 The helm seat will lock in place automatical...

Page 73: ...may be corroded clean the base and coat it with non conductive electrical lubricant Interior Exterior Lights The lights are powered by your boat s 12 volt DC system The battery switch must be turned O...

Page 74: ...on the electrical system 1 Check the bilge areas for fuel vapors or leaking fuel If you see leaking fuel or smell fuel vapors a Do NOT start the engine or generator if equipped do NOT turn On any elec...

Page 75: ...loads such as the automatic bilge pumps and the stereo memory are not affected by the battery switch since they are wired directly to the battery Turn the battery switch to the Off position whenever y...

Page 76: ...Charges battery 1 Charges BOTH batteries POSITION 2 Battery 2 provides start ing power Battery 2 provides power for accessories and lights Charges battery 2 Charges BOTH batteries POSITION BOTH BOTH b...

Page 77: ...nd co monitor are located on the battery switch panel Some equipment may have secondary fuse protection at the unit behind the battery switch panel or at the batteries 12 Volt DC Accessory Outlets The...

Page 78: ...if equipped and the battery charger circuit breaker on the 110 volt AC master panel is On The battery switch s can be in any position during charging During battery charging you may use 12 volt acces...

Page 79: ...the same time WILL cause major electrical system damage and could start a fire The power source lockouts on the 110 volt AC master panel prevent the use of shore power and generator power at the same...

Page 80: ...ight turns On when you are connecting to shore power do NOT turn On the main breaker switches Instead IMMEDIATELY unplug the shore power cord ALWAYS from the dockside outlet first and alert marina man...

Page 81: ...olt AC master panel 5 As needed turn On the individ ual component breakers on the 110 volt AC master panel Parallel Switch Only if Equipped with Dual Shore Power When only one dockside outlet is avail...

Page 82: ...or turning on electrical devices If you smell fuel vapors and the generator is already running a Shut Off the generator and turn Off ALL electrical devices b Put out ALL cigarettes cigars and other so...

Page 83: ...tablished in the installation of the gen erator Therefore the polarity lights will not function in this mode Fuel to run the genera tor is supplied from the fuel tank Periodically replace the fuel fil...

Page 84: ...Chapter 11 Electrical System 255 Cruiser Owner s Manual Supplement 78 Electrical Routings 12 Volt DC Hull Harnesses...

Page 85: ...255 Cruiser Owner s Manual Supplement Chapter 11 Electrical System 79 12 Volt DC Deck Harness...

Page 86: ...Chapter 11 Electrical System 255 Cruiser Owner s Manual Supplement 80 Battery Cable Routings NEGATIVE POSITIVE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLES ARE RED NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLES ARE YELLOW NOTES...

Page 87: ...255 Cruiser Owner s Manual Supplement Chapter 11 Electrical System 81 110 Volt AC Hull Harness...

Page 88: ...rts per Engine Filter Type Propeller Manufacturer Pitch Model Number Key Numbers Ignition Other Electronics Manufacturer Model Name Number Serial Number Manufacturer Model Name Number Serial Number Ma...

Page 89: ...or Fuel Capacity Engine Type Number of Engines Distinguishing Features Distinguishing Features Operator of Boat Full Name Male or Female Age Health Address Address Phone FAX E mail Operator s Experien...

Page 90: ...Time Stopover 1 Arrive No Later Than Date Arrive No Later Than Time Stopover 2 Arrive No Later Than Date Arrive No Later Than Time Stopover 3 Arrive No Later Than Date Arrive No Later Than Time Stopo...

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