PURSUIT OS 315, Owner'S Manual

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OS 315
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YOU SHOULD CONTACT PURSUIT CUSTOMER RELATIONS BEFORE MAKING ANY
MODIFICATIONS TO ALUMINUM FABRICATIONS. UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS
CAN VOID THE WARRANTY.
POWDER COATED (PAINTED) ALUMINUM SURFACES
It is important to provide regular care in maintaining the appearance of the powder coat finish. Build-up of
salt and grime can hold moisture to the coated surface which is detrimental to powder coatings. This build-
up can cause a corrosive condition that may lead to damage of the coating, particularly in a salt air or coastal
environment.
• Regularly wash the finish with warm water containing a pH neutral detergent (i.e. mild dish soap).
• Use a non-abrasive fiber cloth.
• Rinse thoroughly after cleaning.
CHROME HARDWARE
Use a good chrome cleaner and polish on all chrome hardware.
ACRYLIC PLASTIC
ACRYLIC PLASTIC SCRATCHES EASILY. NEVER USE A DRY CLOTH OR GLASS CLEAN-
ING SOLUTIONS ON ACRYLIC. USE A SOFT CLOTH AND MILD SOAP AND WATER FOR
ROUTINE CLEANING. SOLVENTS AND PRODUCTS CONTAINING AMMONIA CAN PER-
MANENTLY DAMAGE ACRYLIC PLASTIC.
Fine scratches can be removed with a fine automotive clear coat polishing compound. A coat of automotive
or boat wax is beneficial to protect the surface. Do not use the following on acrylic plastic:
Abrasive cleaners Acetone
Solvents Alcohol
Glass cleaners Cleaners containing ammonia
ENGINES
Proper engine maintenance is essential to the proper performance and reliability of your outboard engines.
Maintenance schedules and procedures are outlined in your engine owner's manual. They should be followed
exactly.
If the boat is used in saltwater, flush the cooling systems after each daily use. To flush the systems when the
boat is out of the water, follow the procedure outlined in your engine owner's manual.
The age of gasoline can affect engine performance. Chemical changes occur as the gasoline ages that can cause
deposits and varnish in the fuel system as well as reduce the octane rating of the fuel. Severely degraded fuel
can damage the engine and boat fuel tank and lines. Therefore, if your boat is not being run enough to require
at least one full tank of fresh fuel a month, a fuel stabilizer should be added to the gasoline to protect the fuel
from degradation. Your dealer or the engine manufacturer can provide additional information on fuel
degradation and fuel stabilizers recommended for your engine.
Avoid using fuels with alcohol additives. Gasoline that is an alcohol blend will absorb moisture from the air
which can reach such concentrations that "phase separation" can occur whereby the water and alcohol mixture
NOTICE