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necessary.
When you check the oil level, the engine should be warm. After you shut the
engine off, wait one minute to allow oil to drain down from the upper engine
cavities to the pan or you will get a false reading. Make sure the dipstick is all
the way down before you pull it out to read the oil level.
The space between the “Full” and “Add” marks represents one U.S. quart. It is
not necessary to add oil unless the level is near the “Add” mark. DO NOT
ALLOW THE OIL LEVEL TO FALL BELOW THE ADD MARK!
Raw Water Strainer
Cooling water comes through the bottom of the
boat via a through-hull fitting. This water
passes through the strainer, transmission oil
cooler, the engine and then out the exhaust. It is
important to always check this filter visually
before you use the boat. This can be done
during the four (4) minute blower operation.
There is a fine wire screen inside the bowl that
collects lake grass and other debris. If you see
this sort of debris in the strainer, unscrew and
remove the bottom of the strainer.
Be careful
not to lose the O-ring seal. Lift the screen out and clean the trash off the
screen. Dump out the trash that may be in the bottom of the strainer bowl.
Replace the screen AND THE O-RING gasket and re-install the bowl. Do not
tighten more than hand tight. Remember to close the engine box before you
start the engine.
IMPORTANT: This should always be done before you use your boat. Debris
in the strainer restricts the normal flow of cooling water to your engine, and
may cause overheating and possible engine damage. The strainer bowl retains
water, even when the raw water system has been drained. This water needs to
be dumped out to properly winterize the boat. If the water is not dumped out,
the bowl could be damaged by freezing water. The damaged bowl could cause
overheating during the next season and possible engine damage.
Transmission Cooler
Periodically check the transmission oil cooler water inlet. To remove the hose,
loosen the hose clamp and twist the hose off. Look at the honeycomb-like filter
for any debris that may have gotten past the raw water strainer. Use needle
nose pliers to remove any debris before reassembly.
Replacing Fuel Filter
WARNING: Be careful not to spill fuel; Do not proceed if fuel is spilled.
Gas vapor built up is explosive and could cause severe personal injury,
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