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M
AINTENANCE AND
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
AND SERVICE
Your Cobalt boat may not include all of the features
described in this section based on the options
available and how your boat was built. If you are in
question of the features on your boat, contact your
authorized Cobalt dealer.
Maintenance Schedule
Use the checks and maintenance information
outlined in the section along with service
information contained within the individual
component operator’s manuals supplied with your
boat. It is extremely important that you read and
understand the periodic maintenance tasks
outlined in your operator’s manuals (propulsion
unit, generator and other accessories) because
those maintenance tasks are not repeated in this
manual.
Use the following chart to establish your
maintenance routine. Detailed information
concerning the task is listed in this section.
A
WARNING
The Teleflex
®
steering system must
have all attaching hardware, bolts and
nuts retorqued according to
manufacturer’s specifications after a few
hours of operation and at regular
intervals thereafter. Loose or missing
hardware may cause failure of the
steering system resulting in injury or
death. Please have your authorized
Cobalt dealer service the steering
system at intervals.
Frequency Task
Break-In Refer to propulsion unit
operator’s manual and the
generator operator’s manual, if
equipped.
Before
Every Use Test operation of carbon
monoxide detectors.
Check fluid levels.
Check seacocks for leaks and
ensure handles are secure.
Check seawater strainers for
leaks and accumulation of
debris.
Check generator’s fuel/water
separator, if equipped.
Check exhaust system for
leaks.
Check fuel system for leaks.
Check fire extinguisher.
Check battery charge.