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Chapter 4: Controls

Steering

This boat features a power assisted rack-and-pinion steering system. 

Check the fluid level in the power steering reservoir every time you use your boat.

Boat steering is not self-centering. 

Shift/Throttle

Carefully read and understand all of the information about the shift/throttle in the 
Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual.

Also, read and understand the shifter/throttle and engine manuals included in your owner’s packet.

Power Trim and Tilt

The stern drive on your boat is equipped with power trim and tilt.

Trim and tilt instructions are provided in the engine operation manual and the shifter/throttle manual is included in 
your owner’s packet.

LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD!

Improper maintenance of shift/throttle hardware may cause a sudden loss of control!

WA R N I N G !

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Summary of Contents for 2500SCR

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Page 3: ...his document or from the useof information contained herein Due to our commitment to product improvement Maxum reserves the right to make changes in the product design specifications and equipment at...

Page 4: ...Do If Carbon Monoxide Is Detected Chapter 2 Locations 6 Exterior Views 6 Hull Views 7 Forward Deck Views 8 Aft Deck Views 9 Helm 10 Component Locations Chapter 3 Propulsion Related Systems 11 Engine 1...

Page 5: ...If Equipped 35 Audio Visual Equipment Chapter 9 Convertible Seats Beds Tables 36 Dinette Mid Berth Chapter 10 Lights 37 Care and Maintenance 37 Navigation Lights 37 Interior Exterior Lights 37 Spotli...

Page 6: ...lerts you to hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death if the warning is ignored WARNING This box alerts you to hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result i...

Page 7: ...e any problems with your new boat If your dealer cannot help call our customer service hotline 507 825 2155 or send usa FAX 507 825 2057 Buy replacement parts from any authorized Maxum dealer About Yo...

Page 8: ...were selected to provide optimum performance and service Installing a different engine or other accessories may cause unwanted handling characteristics Should you choose to install a different engine...

Page 9: ...cs Your boat is equipped with sacrificial anodes zincs to protect underwater metal parts from excessive deterioration Check the zincs regularly and replace them if they have deteriorated more than 70...

Page 10: ...sult in injury or death Factors increasing the effects of CO poisoning include Age Smokers or people exposed to high concentrations of cigarette smoke Consumption of alcohol Lung disorders Heart probl...

Page 11: ...for your CO alarm system If you did not receive an instruc tion manual call 800 383 0269 and one will be mailed to you If your boat is not equipped with a carbon monoxide alarm consider purchasing on...

Page 12: ...VIEW BOW EYE GALLEY SINK DRAIN PORTLIGHT DECK DRAIN WATER HEATER OVERFLOW WATER TANK VENT GRAY WATER VENT IF EQUIPPED BOW EYE ANCHOR LOCKER DRAIN PORTLIGHTS HEAD SINK MID BILGE DRAIN DRAIN SUMP BOX DR...

Page 13: ...CHAPTER 2 LOCATIONS 7 Forward Deck Views CLEATS NAVIGATION LIGHT ANCHOR ROLLER WINDLASS IF EQUIPPED CLEAT HIDDEN HORN NAVIGATION LIGHT BOW RAIL SPOTLIGHT IF EQUIPPED ANCHOR LOCKER DECK HATCH...

Page 14: ...8 CHAPTER 2 LOCATIONS Aft Deck Views CLEAT FUEL FILL FITTING WASTE PUMP OUT FITTING SWIM STEP GRAB RAIL SHORE POWER INLET S WATER FILL FITTING AFT GRAB RAIL CIRCUIT BREAKERS...

Page 15: ...N ENGINE AND ACCESSORY OPTIONS NOTE TEMPERATURE GAUGE OIL GAUGE SWITCH PANEL CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL ACCESSORY SWITCHES VHF 12 VOLT ADAPTER TRIM TAB SWITCHES IGNITION SWITCH BILGE BLOWER SWITCH FUEL VOL...

Page 16: ...n the ceiling DC Circuit Breakers At the helm under the dash panel Depth Sounder Transducer In the engine compartment Engine Circuit Breaker On the engine Fuel Fill On the starboard aft corner of the...

Page 17: ...make sure the engine compartment is ventilated with fresh air run the bilge blower For at least four minutes before starting the engine During starting Anytime your boat is running below cruising spee...

Page 18: ...low all warnings Observe the following The system will go off automatically whenever direct heat from a fire is detected in the engine compartment The system can be set off manually by pulling the T h...

Page 19: ...tions and kinks FIRE EXPLOSION AND OPEN FLAME HAZARD It is very important that the fuel system be inspected thoroughly the first time it is filled and at each subsequent filling The fueling instructio...

Page 20: ...event fungus or other buildup in your fuel tank Anti siphon Valve The fuel system is equipped with an anti siphon valve The valve is located at the point where the fuel feed line attaches to the fuel...

Page 21: ...the garboard drain 4 Place the end of the oil drain hose into a suitable container 5 Unscrew the oil drain plug and drain the engine oil 6 Replace the oil drain plug 7 Push the drain hose back into t...

Page 22: ...the shift throttle in the Cruiser Yacht Owner s Manual Also read and understand the shifter throttle and engine manuals included in your owner s packet Power Trim and Tilt The stern drive on your boa...

Page 23: ...ch rather than one long one After each short touch allow several seconds for the hull to react The trim tab hydraulic fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment The fluid level must be check...

Page 24: ...cian gives you a deviation card which shows the corrections to apply in navigational calculations Keep a copy of the deviation card at each helm DO NOT use the depth finder as a navigational aid to pr...

Page 25: ...s and or switches at the helm The bilge pumps are wired directly to the battery so they will normally function even when the boat is completely shut down and left unattended NOTICE Discharge of oil oi...

Page 26: ...r cartridge a Lift the tab while rotating the fins counter clockwise b Lift out the power cartridge c Clear the outer housing of debris 2 Reinstall the power cartridge a Make sure the O ring is proper...

Page 27: ...switches often as follows 1 Push the float switch test button up to turn on the bilge pump If the pump does not turn on check the inline fuse If the fuse is good but the switch still doesn t work it m...

Page 28: ...sed until the strainer is completely reassembled 3 Take apart the seawater strainer 4 Remove the debris 5 Flush the strainer with water 6 Reassemble the seawater strainer 7 Open the seacock and check...

Page 29: ...on section of this Supplement for the location of the water pump switch Since the water pump requires DC power the battery switch must be in the 1 2 or BOTH position for the pump to work Only use safe...

Page 30: ...n the freshwater tank A by removing the stem fitting B at the fitting on the water tank 2 Detach the water line C from the filter side of the freshwater pump D 3 Blow air 30 to 40 PSI through this lin...

Page 31: ...do not need to turn on the water pump s DC breaker located on the DC panel HOT HAZARD Water heated by the water heater can reach temperatures hot enough to scald the skin WARNING WATER HEATER DAMAGE H...

Page 32: ...board Sump Box Cleaning Periodically clean the sump box A filter and pump as follows 1 Remove the cover screws B and the cover C 2 Remove any debris from the box and the filter 3 Clean the sump pump a...

Page 33: ...t switch inside the sump box automatically turns on the pump The pump pumps the gray water into the gray water holding tank The gray water holding tank is connected to a deck fitting for dockside pump...

Page 34: ...er use pump until the bowl is thoroughly cleaned Continue pumping a few more times to clean the lines 4 If excess waste causes the water to rise in the bowl stop pumping until the water recedes Winter...

Page 35: ...s at the same time to run the pump Do not continue running the macerator if the waste holding tank is empty 3 Close the underwater discharge seacock when you are done pumping NOTICE Check with local a...

Page 36: ...vacuum generator and freshwater from the water tank to flush waste from the toi let into the holding tank The holding tank is plumbed to a waste fitting on the deck for dockside pump out HOLDING TANK...

Page 37: ...t the helm Make sure that the windlass breaker is turned on before using the anchor windlass To haul the anchor use engine power not the windlass to move the boat to and directly above the anchor Use...

Page 38: ...CAUTION NOTICE No adjustments to the bow jaw slides K in photo below should need to be made as they are preset during manufacturing Before attempting to adjust the jawslide positions obtain the corre...

Page 39: ...ends of the aft legs I into the aft deck hinges J and insert the securing pins Windshield Curtain 1 Zip the windshield curtain L to the bimini top B and snap to the windshield frame Side Curtains 1 Zi...

Page 40: ...uipped NOTICE Always keep an approved ABC type fire extinguisher in galley area BURN SCALDING and or FIRE HAZARD Read the stove s instruction manual before using Always keep an approved ABC type fire...

Page 41: ...BC type fire extinguisher in galley area Do not use the stove while underway Any non cooking devices on or near your stove during use are potential fire hazards DO NOT touch burners grates or nearby s...

Page 42: ...be removed and the dinette area can be converted into a berth 1 Lift the table A and remove the table leg B 2 Place the filler boards C so that they fit securely on the edge lips at the front of the...

Page 43: ...t section of Cruiser Yacht Owner s Manual Interior Exterior Lights The lights are powered by the boat s 12 volt DC system The battery switch must be in the 1 2 or BOTH position for the lights to work...

Page 44: ...ime the air con ditioner is in use The seawater pickup strainer should be checked for debris according to the directions given in the Seawater Strainer section of this supplement DANGER CARBON MONOXID...

Page 45: ...r than air and will collect in the bilge areas where they can be acci dently ignited Visually and by smell sniff test check the engine and fuel compartments for fumes or accumulation of fuel ALWAYS ru...

Page 46: ...he bat tery see the Wiring Diagrams in this Supplement for more details Battery Switch Positions Battery Switch Position Engine Starting Accessories and Lights Engine Alternator Battery Charger POSITI...

Page 47: ...ry outlet at the helm The outlet can be used with any 12 volt device which draws 15 amps or less The 12 volt accessory outlet is protected by a 15 amp circuit breaker on the main circuit breaker panel...

Page 48: ...ER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD DO NOT turn on the water heater AC panel electrical circuit until the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with water The tank is full if water flows from the tap when the ho...

Page 49: ...door extension cords that are not rated for marine use DANGER SHOCK ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD Monitor the polarity indicator lights EVERY TIME you connect to shore power If a red reversed polari...

Page 50: ...er switch is used ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD NEVER connect to dockside power outside of North America unless you have purchased the international electrical conversion option The simultaneous use...

Page 51: ...EQUIPPED WITH AIR CONDITIONER NOTES SHORE POWER INLETS TRANSOM STORAGE FIGURE 1 15 AMPS DUAL SHORE POWER AC PANEL IF EQUIPPED LINE 2 TRANSFER LINE 1 DOCKSIDE MASTER 15 AMPS 15 AMPS 15 AMPS 10 AMPS 20...

Page 52: ...l shock injuries In this case do not turn on the master breaker switch 5 Switch the LINE 1 DOCKSIDE MASTER on 6 If equipped with dual dockside switch the LINE 2 DOCKSIDE MASTER on 7 Turn on the indivi...

Page 53: ...RTH SPEAKER NAVIGATION SPOTLIGHT HORN ENTERTAINMENT SHORE ALL AROUND LIGHT POWER COURTESY LIGHT CENTER LIGHT THROTTLE COURTESY LIGHT LIGHT SWITCHES WIPER MOTOR LIGHTS SPEAKERS LIGHT ANCHOR LOCKER LIGH...

Page 54: ...BATTERY SWITCH BLOWER VACU FLUSH IF EQUIPPED MACERATOR WATER PUMP ENGINE PLUG TRIM TAB AFT BILGE PUMP SUMP PUMP ENGINE GROUND FUEL TANK PUMP TRIM TILT PUMP FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHER OUTLET ABCDEFG GALL...

Page 55: ...RY SWITCH ENGINE BLOCK STARTER BATTERY CHARGER NEGATIVE POSITIVE GROUND ABCDEFG AIR CONDITIONER PANEL IF EQUIPPED HEAD FUEL TANK AIR CONDITIONER PICKUP IF EQUIPPED AIR CONDITIONER IF EQUIPPED FUEL FIL...

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Page 59: ...T 1 NO NC NO NC C C AUXILIARY CIRCUIT 4 C COMMON NC NORMALLY CLOSED NO NORMALLY OPENED RELAYS SHOWN IN POWER UP ENERGIZED POSITION K4 K1 K5 D4 D3 D2 D1 FIRE WATCH OPTION HOOKS UP TO TERMINAL BLOCK UND...

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