PURSUIT S 408 SPORT 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Section 11 Routine Maintenance
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water for routine cleaning. Solvents and prod -
ucts containing ammonia can permanently
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
performance and reliability of your outboard
engines. Maintenance schedules and pro -
cedures are outlined in your engine owner’s
manual, follow them exactly.
Flush the system when the boat is out of the
water. If the boat is used in saltwater, flush
daily.
The age of gasoline can affect engine perfor -
mance. Chemical changes occur as the gas -
oline ages, causing deposits and varnish in
the fuel system and reduces the octane rating
of the fuel. Degraded fuel can damage the
engine and boat fuel tank and lines. If your
boat does not require at least one full tank
of fresh fuel a month, add a fuel stabilizer to
the gasoline to protect the fuel from degrada-
tion. Use only a fuel stabilizer recommended
by your dealer or the engine manufacturer.
Operate the boat at least 15 minutes after
adding the stabilizer to allow the treated fuel
to reach the engine. Your dealer or engine
manufacturer can provide additional infor -
mation on fuel degradation. For more recom -
mendations for your specific area, check with
your local Pursuit dealer.
Avoid using fuels with alcohol additives. Gas -
oline, extended with an alcohol blend, will
absorb moisture from the air which can reach
such concentrations that “phase separation”
can occur where the water and alcohol mix-
ture becomes heavy enough to settle out of
the gasoline to the bottom of the tank. Since
the fuel pick-up tube is near the bottom of
the tank, phase separation can cause the
engine to run poorly or not at all. This condi -
tion is more severe with methyl alcohol and
will worsen as the alcohol content increases.
Water or a jelly like substance in the fuel fil -
ters is an indication of possible phase sepa-
ration from the use of alcohol blended fuels.
Contact your Pursuit dealer or engine manu -
facturer for additional information regarding
fuels and additives.
Corian® Surfaces
Corian® is resistant to heat, but you should
always use a hot pad or a trivet with rub -
ber feet to protect Corian®. Avoid exposing
Corian® to strong chemicals, such as paint
removers, oven cleaners, etc. If contact
occurs, flush the surface with water immedi -
ately. Soapy water or ammonia-based clean -
ers will remove most dirt and stains from all
types of finishes.
DO NOT use the Corian® countertop as a
cutting board.
Minor damage, scratches, general or chem -
ical stains, scorches or burns and minor
impact marks can be repaired on-site with a
light abrasive cleanser and a product such
as a Scotch-Brite® pad. For heavier dam -
age, light sanding may be necessary. Heavy
damage should be repaired by a Corian®
licensed professional.
Tempered Glass Sink
For best results:
• DO NOT use strong/abrasive cleaner.
Test your cleaning solution on an unno -