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KINGFISHER
O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
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Steering and Controls
Your boat is equipped with hydraulic or powered hydraulic steering. The fluid level must be
checked frequently to ensure that the hydraulic system is intact and that there is sufficient
fluid in the lines for your steering system to function correctly. It is very important to use
the manufacturer’s recommended steering oil type. The correct oil type is shown on a
decal located near the helm. Steering should only be adjusted by a qualified technician.
Consult your engine and control owners manuals for instructions on operating or adjusting
your boats throttle and shift controls. Marine engines can only be started with the controls
in the “Neutral” position. Always shift your controls to “Neutral” before starting the motor. If
you
are
able to start your engine with the shifter in gear have your Kingfisher dealer
service the boat
immediately
to correct the problem. Your vessel may also be equipped
with a safety lanyard. The lanyard cons
ists of a clip attached to your boat’s engine controls
and a snap-
hook that attaches to the operator’s clothing. If the operator is ejected from the
boat or collapses, the lanyard pulls the clip from the controls and shuts off the engine.
Before starting the engine ensure that this lanyard is in place and the clip fits snugly into
its receptacle. For other engine starting instructions consult your owner’s manuals.
Instruments and Gauges
Your boat will likely be equipped with an electric fuel gauge, a tachometer and a voltmeter,
or an electric fuel gauge and one or more multi-function gauges. Other gauges may also
be installed by your dealership. For instructions on the use of any multi-function gauges,
consult the gauge manufacturer’s owners manual. Always be aware of your gauge
readings. Low RPMs can mean a fouled prop, high RPMs can indicate prop damage or
cavitation. Return to your dealership for service if either condition persists. Your voltmeter
should read between 12 and 14.8V. If the reading is too high or too low your battery or
engine electronics could be damaged. Return to your dealership for service.
Fuel and Oil
Consult your engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for the proper type of fuel to use and
any appropriate additives. Your 4-stroke engine may either have a wet-sump oil system
which means that it has an oil filled crank case, or a dry-sump oil system which means it
has an oil tank. In either case always check your oil before starting the motor. Consult your
engine owner’s manual for the location of your dipstick, the procedure for checking the oil
level, and the correct type of oil to use.
Avoid filling your boat’s fuel tank to its full capacity and never park your boat with a
completely full fuel tank. Fuel expands when the surrounding air temperature increases.
This can cause your fuel system to overflow. Spilled fuel creates a fire and explosion
hazard, can cause severe irritation to skin and can damage the paint on your boat. Paint
damage due to spilled fuel is not covered by your warranty.
Getting to Know Your Boat
Read all your owners manuals completely. Get to know where each of your switches and
circuit breakers are on the dash, and the location of in-line fuses for the bilge pumps and
other accessories. Use the various component owners manuals provided with your boat to
learn where your check points are located, and what acceptable levels and conditions are
at each point. Get to know where your shut-offs are for power, seawater, and fuel.