Boston Whaler 280 Outrage, Owner'S Manual

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Section 5 • Care & Maintenance
R
280 Outrage
• Replace the engine oil and filter, running the
engine to drain out as much old oil as
possible.
• Flush the engine with fresh water using flush
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 fittings 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.
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 filled fuel tank
leading to fuel contamination and/or premature wear
of your system.
Fuel System
Pay particular attention to the information
provided in “Ethanol-Blended Fuel” in section
3 of this manual.
NOTICE
Fill the tank completely (100%) full and add
fuel stabilizer and conditioner, following the
manufacturer’s recommendations, to provide fuel
stability and corrosion protection.
If the water system will not be used for an extended
amount of time it is recommended that it be drained.
• Energize the freshwater pump switch on the
instrument panel.
• Open all faucets and wash-down
connections. Activate any sprayers connectd
to the system.
• Run the system until the fresh water tank is
completely empty.
• De-energize the freshwater pump switch on
the instrument panel.
• Add a non-toxic antifreeze to the water tank
per manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Energize the freshwater pump switch on the
instrument panel.
• Run the system until antifreeze is seen running
out of all faucets,wash-down connections and
sprayers.
• Close all faucets, wash-down connections and
sprayers.
• De-energize the freshwater pump switch on
the instrument panel.
If a water heater is a part of the system, isolate the
tank by disconnecting the in and out hoses and
connecting them together. Make sure that the tank
contains a sufficient amount of non-toxic antifreeze
to avoid freezing and causing damage.
After Long Term Storage
Before you fill the freshwater system it is vital that
it be properly disinfected.
The following procedure is recommended to disinfect
the freshwater system:
• Flush the entire system thoroughly by
allowing potable water to flow through it.
Fresh Water System