Scout Boats 295 Abaco, Owner'S Manual

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• Check all hose clamps for tightness.
• Pump the antifreeze from the fresh and raw water systems
and flush several times with fresh water. Make sure all
antifreeze is flushed from the water heater and it is filled
with fresh water before it is activated.
• Check and lubricate the steering system.
• Clean and wash the boat.
• Install all upholstery, cushions and canvas.
After Launching:
• Carefully check all water systems and the engine bolts
for leaks. Operate each system one at a time checking for
leaks and proper operation.
• Check the bilge pump manual and automatic switches.
• Check the bilge alarm automatic switch.
• When each engine starts, check the cooling system port
below the engine cowling for a strong stream of water.
This ensures that the cooling pump is operating.
• Carefully monitor the gauges and check for leakage and
abnormal noises.
• Operate the boat at slow speeds until the engine temperature
stabilizes and all systems are operating normally.
• Start the generator, if your boat is equipped with this
option, and monitor the exhaust port for a steady stream of
water. It may take 20 or 30 seconds for the muffler to fill
and for water to appear at the port. This ensures that the
cooling pump is operating. Carefully inspect the generator
and all hoses for leaks, paying particular attention to the
muffler and exhaust hoses. Any leak, no matter how minor
must be corrected immediately.