Kingfisher COASTAL Series, Руководство пользователя

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Leaving a Dock
When leaving a dock, check for traffic and start the engine in neutral. Then have a
passenger or someone on shore untie the boat and push the boat away from the dock.
Note: Some models of jet propulsion will steer “backward” on typical steering.
Once the
boat is clear of the dock by approximately 1m (3 ft) and is clear of any obstructions or
other boats, put the boat in gear and proceed with caution at the slowest throttle setting
until the boat is into open water.
Beaching
When beaching the boat, it is critical that the motor be turned off and the outboard motor
is tilted up so that the propeller does not strike sand or rocks on the beach. When
approaching the shore for beaching, slow the boat down so that a sudden stop will not
cause jarring to the passengers or damage to the boat. As you approach the beach and
the water becomes shallower, turn the motor off, tilt the outboard up fully, and drift onto
the beach. If you don’t have enough momentum, use the paddles on your boat to assist
you. Once on the beach, disembark from the boat over the bow and secure the boat to a
fixed object on shore. Take care when in tidal waters that the boat is not beached long
enough for the tide to come in and carry your boat away, or for the tide to go out and
leave your boat too far from the water to push it.
When you’re ready to leave the beach, have your passengers board the boat, untie your
boat from shore, and push it into the water. If the bow is wedged onto the beach, moving
passengers to the stern of the boat can help. Climb aboard your boat and use the
paddles to push the boat the remaining distance off the beach. Do not lower the
outboard until there is sufficient water to avoid engine damage.
Post Operation Checks
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After you are finished enjoying your boat for the day return to the dock or boat
ramp and turn your motor off.
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Check propeller or impellor for nicks and tangled debris.
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Check the bilge for gasoline and water.
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Remove garbage from the boat.
• Tilt the outboard and trolling motor to the secure traveling position .
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Secure all loose items prior to trailering.
• When the boat is removed from the water:
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Wash the boat down with fresh water and pull the hull’s drain plugs to
remove any water from the boat, securely replacing them afterwards.
o Consult your engine owners manual for special instructions on purging
water from your boat’s exhaust system and flushing your boat’s cooling
system.
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Perform any post operation maintenance specified in your engine owner’s
manual.