Boston Whaler CONQUEST 345, Owner'S Manual

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Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation
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Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation
REFER TO THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL
IN YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET FOR COMPLETE
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY.
taken to ensure proper performance of the steering
system and should include the following:
• After the first few hours of operation and at
regular intervals, check all fasteners and the
complete steering system for security and
integrity.
• Inspect for corrosion. Any part affected by
corrosion must be replaced.
• When replacing parts, self locking hardware
must be used.
• Check the fluid level in the helm pump unit.
• Lubricate slides on the engine cylinders.
All steering systems whether mechanical or hydraulic
require regular inspections, periodic adjustment and
occasional replacement may be necessary.
Starting/Stopping the Engines
• Operator should know boating safety, safe
navigation, and boat operating procedures.
• Make sure that the lower unit of the engine
is in the water.
• Make certain the gear shift/throttle control is
in the neutral position. (The engine will not
start if the control lever is in any other
position than NEUTRAL)
• Be sure the emergency stop switch (See
figure 1.14.1) is in the “RUN” position.
Starting the Engines
The master ignition key switches are located next to
the main breaker panel (See fig. 3.12.1) behind an
access door on the starboard aft wall of the forward
cabin. The switches must be turned on to activate
the system.
!
CAUTION
NEVER start or operate your outboard (even
momentarily) without water circulating
through all the cooling water intake holes in the
gear case to prevent damage to the water pump
(running dry) or overheating of the engine.
Prior to Starting
NOTICE
The gear shift/throttle control levers will not
allow engine starting if the control levers are
in any other position than NEUTRAL.
NOTICE
The engines CANNOT be started from this
location.
Power Steering with Joystick (option)
Fig. 3.9.1
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STARBOARD ENGINE STEERING MODULE
CENTER ENGINE STEERING MODULE
PORT ENGINE STEERING MODULE
PORT ENGINE HYDRAULIC PUMP*
CENTER ENGINE HYDRAULIC PUMP
STARBOARD ENGINE HYDRAULIC PUMP
GENERATOR
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*STANDARD POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC PUMP