Everglades 455 CC, Owner'S Manual

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Seasonal Maintenance
14.3 Recommissioning
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE THE BOAT UNLESS IT IS COMPLETELY
ASSEMBLED. KEEP ALL FASTENERS TIGHT. KEEP
ADJUSTMENTS ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
Notice:
It is important and recommended that the
fitting out procedure for the marine gear be
done by a qualified service person. Read the
engine owner’s manual for the recommended
procedure.
CAUTION
BEFORE LAUNCHING THE BOAT, MAKE SURE THE HULL
DRAIN PLUG IS INSTALLED.
WARNING
MAKE SURE THE GENERATOR MUFFLER HAS NOT BEEN
DAMAGED DURING WINTER STORAGE AND THAT THE DRAIN
PLUG IS INSTALLED AND PROPERLY TIGHTENED. LOOSE
OR MISSING DRAIN PLUGS AND DAMAGED OR LEAKING
MUFFLERS OR EXHAUST HOSES WILL ALLOW CARBON
MONOXIDE, ENGINE GASES AND WATER INTO THE BILGE
CREATING A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS CONDITION.
Reactivating The Boat After Storage:
• Charge and install the batteries.
• Install the drain plug in the hull.
• Check the engines for damage and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for recommis-
sioning.
• Check the mounting bolts for the engines to
make sure they are tight.
• Perform all routine maintenance.
• Check all hose clamps for tightness.
• Pump the antifreeze from the fresh and raw
water systems and flush several times with
fresh water. Make sure all antifreeze is flushed
from the water heater and it is filled with fresh
water before it is activated.
• Check and lubricate the steering system.
• Make sure all fasteners on the 2nd station are
secure before operating vessel.
• Clean and wash the boat.
• Install all upholstery, cushions and canvas.
After Launching:
• Carefully check all water systems and the
engine bolts for leaks. Operate each system
one at a time checking for leaks and proper
operation.
• Check the bilge pump manual and automatic
switches.
• When each engine starts, check the cooling
system port below the engine cowling for a
strong stream of water. This ensures that the
cooling pump is operating.
• Carefully monitor the gauges and check for
leakage and abnormal noises.
• Operate the boat at slow speeds until the en-
gine temperature stabilizes and all systems
are operating normally.
• Start the generator and monitor the exhaust
port for a steady stream of water. It may take
20 or 30 seconds for the muffler to fill and
for water to appear at the port. This ensures
that the cooling pump is operating. Carefully
inspect the generator and all hoses for leaks,
paying particular attention to the muffler and
exhaust hoses. Any leak, no matter how minor
must be corrected immediately .
• Once the generator is started and operating
normally, activate the air conditioner and
monitor the outlet port for a steady stream of
water. It may take 20 or 30 seconds for the
sea strainer and system to fill and for water
to appear at the port. This ensures that the
cooling pump is properly primed and oper-
ating. Carefully inspect all hoses for leaks,
paying particular attention to the hoses below
the waterline and those connected to the air
conditioning system.
• If the pump runs but no water is visible at
the outlet port after 45 seconds the air condi-
tioning cooling pump may be air locked. The
intake for the raw water manifold is equipped
with a scoop and ball valve. Make sure the
valve is open and run the boat at or above 15
M.P.H. for several minutes. The water pres-
sure from the scoop will force the trapped
air through the pump and allow it to prime.
If this procedure doesn’t work, contact your
Everglades dealer.