Hunter H45DS, Operator'S Manual

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Hunter 45DS • Maintenance
14.10
* Check shaft alignment. Refer to the engine owner’s
manual or check with your boat dealer for details.
* Clean battery terminal posts and cable terminals with
a wire brush or bronze wool. Install batteries and attach
cables. After cable posts are tightened down, coat posts
with oil or Vaseline to keep out air and acid. Check all
wiring connections and contacts for corrosion and tight-
ness.
* Check all seacocks for easy operation. Check the
condition of all hoses.
* Check operation of bilge pumps in manual and auto-
matic modes. Check operation of shower sump pumps.
* Check all bilge blowers for proper operation.
* Check operation of all DC circuits.
* Launch your boat.
14.7.2 Post Launch Checkout
** After launching your boat, check the following:
* Check all sources of possible leaks from bow to stern.
Make this check with boat fully in the water, but still in
the slings!
* Check engines and generator following procedures
described in equipment manuals.
* Check the entire exhaust system for the engines and
the generator carefully. Make sure all exhaust systems
are gastight. If exhaust opening was plugged or covered
during storage, remove blockage.