Section 3
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Owner’s/Operator’s Manual
3.
When the craft’s transom is in several inches of water:
a.
Stop the towing vehicle, shift transmission to park, turn OFF the engine
and set the parking brake.
b.
Disconnect the launching cable.
c.
Attach the bow line to the craft.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to hold onto the bowline so your craft does not drift away.
d.
If transporting your CROWNLINE on a “bunk”-type trailer, back trailer into
water until propeller is under water. Tilt drive unit down, start engine,
place gear shift in reverse and slowly drive craft off trailer into the water.
IMPORTANT:
If using a “roller”-type trailer, back trailer into water until stern is
touching water. Manually push craft down rollers and off trailer into
the water.
e.
Board the craft and start it. If possible, remain on the trailer until the
engine has warmed up.
f.
Tie craft to the pier.
4.
Pull away and safely park your vehicle and trailer.
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