Interlude
Owners’ Notes
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Shutting Off the Outboard
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Shut the outboard off by pushing in the red shut-off knob (where the kill clip is clipped in). Or
just pull the red lanyard until the clip pops off.
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To avoid prop damage when approaching a landing spot on shore, shut the outboard off and
raise it out of the water before you reach the beach. Tilt the outboard forward until the prop is
out of the water and it clicks and stays in place; row the rest of the way to shore as needed.
Release the stainless-steel lever on the left side of the shaft to drop the prop into the water.
When the Outboard is Not in Use
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Put the engine back on the outboard mount on the stern rail and tighten both braces.
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Attach the safety line with a bowline or another secure knot.
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Pull the fuel valve lever forward to close (right rear corner of the engine housing).
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Close the air vent on top of the fuel cap (top of outboard) by turning it clockwise.
Troubleshooting
Here are some troubleshooting tips:
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If the engine won’t start, review the steps above
, make sure
there’s fuel in the tank, and check
that the kill switch clip is installed correctly.
•
If the outboard is running and the engine suddenly quits, it’s usually because a)
the vent on the
fuel cap
isn’t open (the engine will die soon after starting), or b) you’ve run out of fuel. Open the
vent cap and/or add fuel from the gas can to the engine.
PROPANE
The propane tank locker can be found in the cockpit storage compartment located in the deck between
the helms. The propane tank(s) provide fuel for both the galley stove and the BBQ grill.
When boarding, check the propane locker to see if the tank valve is
open or closed and to check the fuel level. The pressure gauge
won’t
tell how much fuel is left in the tank.
You’ll
have to lift it and judge
the fuel remaining based on weight. If in doubt, ask the San Juan
Sailing dock crew to check it and provide you a full cylinder(s) as
needed. We normally leave the tank valve open during the day and
close it at night before we turn in.
To get gas flowing to the stove/oven and/or the grill, activate the
solenoid switch located to the left of the stove in the galley
–
press down and hold the
red
button and toggle the switch to
“ON.”
A green LED light will appear when the valve is open. Light
the stove and/or BBQ
when you’re ready to use
them
(see the “Galley” and “Barbeque”
sections). When
you are done cooking turn off the solenoid switch.
Propane locker with emergency tiller access (arrow),
diesel fuel port (right) and aft water tank port (left).
