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General Maintenance and Care
The proper care, maintenance and adjustment will ensure the peak performance of
your boat. Each boat may feature a variety of different systems and components.
The following is basic information and may not apply to your specific systems and
components. This section may not cover all of the systems and components in your
boat, please see additional manufacturers manuals for information and maintenance
procedures.
Always consult your local authorized Gekko dealer or certified marine technician for
assistance in performing service, maintenance or modifications to your boat. Neglect
of maintenance and unauthorized service work is not recommended by Gekko and
may result in permanent damage to your boat.
For your convenience the following is maintenance schedule outlining when to per-
form safety checks, lubrication and general service to your boat. Engine hours or
elapsed time determine when service is necessary. You are responsible for keeping
records of all maintenance on your boat.
New Boat Break-In Maintenance
The following should be performed by an authorized Gekko marine technician at an
authorized Gekko dealer.
• Check the alignment of the propeller shaft.
• Change the fuel filter after the first fifty hours of operation, and again at one
hundred hours. The fuel filter should be changed annually, even if the en-
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• hundred hours. The fuel filter should be changed annually, even if the en-
gine hours are less than one hundred during the previous season.
Before Each Use
Before the engine has been started:
• Before each outing be sure to review the engine manual for all drive train
requirements that need to be followed before use.
• Follow the guidelines given in the Operation and Safety Checks section of
this owner’s manual. These functions are extremely important and must be
followed.
• Inspect the battery connections.
• Inspect the throttle and shift cables for kinks, wear and interference with
other components.
• Inspect the fuel system for any leaks or fumes.
• Note any exhaust odors.
• Inspect the seacock strainer.
• Check that the battery is fully charged.
• Check for water leaks and be sure that all drain plugs are tightly secured.
Inspect Battery Connections
Poor connections can lead to false voltometer readings, thus it is extremely important
to check the battery connections before each outing.
1. Turn the Engine OFF and place the throttle into the NEUTRAL position.
Then locate the battery.
2. Check that the batter connections are clean and tight. If not,
• Loosen and remove the negative terminal connection first, being
careful not to tough the positive terminal with the wrench.
• Loosen and remove the positive terminal connection.
• Remove the battery from the boat.
• Clean corrosion from the battery posts with a battery terminal
cleaner.
• Clean the batter with a water and baking soda solution. Do not allow
the solution to enter the battery vents. Rinse the battery with fresh
water.