6
Surface Drive Features
OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS
ENGINE OIL
Fill the engine crankcase with the recommended amount and type of oil. With the
engine held perfectly level, check the oil level with the dip stick. Use a high detergent
motor oil of the same viscosity you are using in your car or truck for that time of the
year. In warm temperatures we recommend to use straight 30 weight oil. This will
reduce oil consumption.
Notice: For 23 Vanguard models it is important that the crankcase is not over filled with oil. Over
filling the crankcase will cause a decrease in vacuum at high speed, preventing the carburetor
from supplying an adequate amount of fuel to the engine. When this happens, the engine will
starve for fuel and temporarily lose performance. Ensure that the engine oil level does not exceed
the full level line on the dipstick.
FUEL
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh gasoline from a clean fuel can. Connect the fuel line
from the engine to the fuel tank and squeeze the primer bulb until firm. If the tank has a
vent (tanks sold before July 2011), the vent must stay open during operation. If you
purchased your tank July 2011 or after, disconnect your tank anytime it is not in use
because the tank does not have a vent.
Squeeze Throttle
Hand Grip
Kill Switch
Manual Trim
Knob
Trim Tabs
Industrial Engine
Adjustable/Floating Handle
Pressure
Lubricator
Access Panels
Transom Clamp
Cavitation Plate
Skeg
EZ Trim Lever
