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• Check the engine compartment and use your nose to detect
any fuel fumes.
• Check the throttle, shift, and steering system for binding or
loose components.
AFTER EACH SALTWATER OR POLLUTED WATER USE
• Flush all internal passages with fresh water.
• Wash the jet pump exterior with fresh water.
EVERY 10 HOURS OR ONCE A MONTH, WHICHEVER
OCCURS FIRST
• Check bilge siphon system. See
Bilge Siphon Inspection
.
• Inspect cable bellows for wear, rub marks, or leaks.
• Inspect battery and connections. See
Spark Plug Inspection
and Replacement
.
• Check tightness of bolts, nuts, and other fasteners.
• Check exhaust hoses for holes or distortion due to
overheating.
EVERY 50 HOURS OR ONCE A MONTH, WHICHEVER
OCCURS FIRST
• Check level and condition of drive housing and stator
lubricant. See
Drive Housing Lubricant
.
• Check the corrosion control anodes. Replace if over 50%
corroded. See
Corrosion Control Anodes
.
• Check tightness of bolts, nuts, and other fasteners.
EVERY 100 HOURS OR ONCE YEARLY, WHICHEVER
OCCURS FIRST
• Replace spark plugs at first 100 hours or first year. After that,
inspect spark plugs every 100 hours or once yearly. Replace
spark plugs as needed. See
Spark Plug Inspection and
Replacement
.
• Drain and replace drive housing lubricant. See
Drive Housing
Lubricant
.
• Drain and replace stator housing lubricant. See
Stator
Assembly Lubricant
.
