J/Boats J/145, Owner'S Manual

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J/145 OWNER GUIDE 50
Annual Maintenance Checklist
Running Rigging
___ Check running rigging lines for wear at splice, turning blocks,
etc.
___ Inspect blocks and shackles for wear . Clean and lubricate or
replace as necessary.
___ Service winches, check for free spinning operation(bearings)
and ratchet stop action(pawls).
___ Re-caulk chainplates.
Deck Hardware
___ Check lifeline integrity, stanchion, and rail attachment to deck.
___ Check all cleats for signs of fatigue. Tighten fasteners or
replace as required.
Steering System
___ Consult Edson maintenance guide.
___ Check rudder for impact damage or cracks.
___ Check rudder post play in bearing tube.
Thru Hull & Seacocks
___ Check seacock integrity, operation, and watertightness.
Replace, reassemble, and lubricate as required.
___ Check hose attachment and clamps.
Electrical
___ Disconnect power source when making repairs or adjustments
to electrical systems.
___ Check battery charge, terminal connections.
___ Check electrical panel, breakers, and switch condition and
operation; tightness of wire connections.
___ Check running light operation.
___ Check ground wire attachment to keel, mast step, thru hulls,
and engine.
___ Check seal of electrical solenoid valve and ensure it closes
when switched to “OFF” position.
Mechanical Systems
___ Check stove fuel system, hoses, clamps, and shut-offs.
Engine & Drive Train System
___ Read engine owner’s manual maintenance guide.
___ Check engine fluid levels and systems for leaks- shut-off
controls.
___ Check throttle action- start and stop controls, cable clamps,
and locknut.
___ Check shifter cable clamps and locknuts.
___ Check exhaust system soundness, hose clamps.
___ Check coolant system, hose clamps, intake, and filters.
___ Check transmission shift lever action, control cables, clamps
and locknut; and fluid level.
___ Check condition of Zinc on Saildrive and replace with new.
___ Check all engine wire connections.
Fuel System
___ Check fuel tanks and gauges, hoses, clamps.
___ Check fuel fill hoses and connections.
___ Check fuel filters.
Keel
___ Check keel bolt nuts for tightness. Do not arbitrarily tighten
bolts unless you’ve experienced a severe grounding. If
there is concern for leakage, consult your dealer or
professional yard.
Plumbing
___ Check bilge pump function, electrical wiring, hose clamps,
and strainer. Clean, disassemble, lubricate as required.
___ Check head and holding tank hoses, clamps, connections,
and valves.
Water System
___ Check water tank hoses, clamps, valves, connections.
___ Check water heater hoses, clamps, electrical wiring.
___ Check water filters.