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Section 5 • Care & Maintenance
R
130 Super Sport
• Disconnect the battery cables (negative
cable fi rst).
• Remove the battery from the boat.
• Clean the terminal ends of the cables and battery
teminals with a solution of baking soda and
water. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
• Apply a coat of grease on the terminal ends of
the cables and the battery terminals.
• Store the battery in a cool, dry area.
• Use a trickle charger to keep the battery
c h a rg e d o r c h a rg e t h e b a t t e r y e v e r y
30-60 days.
Battery
Remove battery from boat and store in a cool,
dry location. Periodically check the battery
during storage.
NOTICE
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for
long term storage of your battery(s).
NOTICE
Tank(s), hoses, and fuel pumps should be treated to
help prevent the formation of varnish and gum.
Temperature extremes will cause condensation to
accumulate in an empty or partially fi lled fuel tank
leading to fuel contamination and/or premature wear
of your system.
Fill the tank 95% full to allow for expansion, and
add fuel stabilizer and conditioner, following the
manufacturer’s recommendations, to provide fuel
stability and corrosion protection.
Fuel System
Pay particular attention to the information
provided in “Ethanol-Blended Fuel” in section
3 of this manual.
NOTICE
Electrical System
• Check all connections and tighten if
necessary.
• Spray all connections with an anti-corrosion
spray.
• Replace the engine oil and fi lter, running the
engine to drain out as much old oil as
possible.
• Flush the engine with fresh water using fl ush
muffs or a similar device attached to the raw
water pickup.
• Let all water drain from the engine.
• Fog the engine while it is running. Spray until
it stalls.
• Run fuel which has been treated with
conditioner and stabilizer through the
engine.
• Replace lower unit gear oil. Check for
moisture in old oil, a sign of deteriorating
seals.
• Remove the prop and grease the shaft and
threads.
• Treat all grease fi ttings with the recommended
lubricant.
• Lightly lubricate the exterior of the engine or
polish with a good wax.
• Check engine mount bolts. Ensure that they
are torqued to 55 ft/lbs.
In addition, be sure to follow all recommendations in
your engine manufacturers operation manual.
