
7. Check that all engine drains and petcocks are closed.
8. Check fuel level.
9. If launching from a trailer, tilt the stern drive up to the
high tilt position to avoid damage during the launch.
10. Before backing your boat down the launch ramp:
•
Remove all tie-downs.
•
Properly secure all loose gear.
•
Inventory your safety equipment.
•
Load all personal gear.
•
Lock winch and trailer unit.
•
Disconnect trailer wiring from towing vehicle to
prevent short circuits caused by submersion.
Launching Guidelines
NOTE: For more specific information, refer to your trailer
owner’s manual.
Here are some tips to remember when putting your boat in
the water.
1. Have an individual at the launch ramp give you direc-
tions. Back slowly down the ramp. If the trailer needs
to be maneuvered to the right, turn the towing vehi-
cle’s steering wheel to the left. If trailer movement to
the left is required, turn the steering wheel to the
right. Always remember to launch your boat at a right
angle to the shoreline.
NOTE: If you do not have experience in backing up with a
trailer, Practice. Take your trailer to an open area and
master using it before you get into a confined public or pri-
vate launch site.
2. When the boat’s transom is in several inches of water:
•
STOP the towing vehicle.
•
Leave manual transmission in gear or place auto-
matic transmission in park.
•
Turn off the engine.
•
Set the hand brake.
NOTE: If you have a bunk trailer, the boat’s transom must be
deeper than several inches in the water before launching.
3. Place blocks behind the vehicle’s back wheels.
4. Do not unclasp the winch cable from the bow eye
until a mooring line has been secured. See the
Mooring Lines information that follows for suggested
securing procedures.
3.3
WARNING:
During charging, batteries produce gases
which can explode if ignited. Explosion can shatter bat-
tery. Acid can cause severe personal injury such as
blindness. Keep flame, spark and smoking materials
away from battery while charging. Charge battery in a
well-ventilated area.
DANGER:
Fuel leaking from any part of the fuel sys-
tem can lead to fire and explosion that can cause
serious bodily injury or death. Inspect system before
starting the engines. Do not smoke and keep open
flames away when checking fuel system.
7.
Check that all engine drains and petcocks are closed.
8.
Check fuel level.
9.
If launching from a trailer, tilt the stern drive up to the
high tilt position to avoid damage during the launch.
10.Before backing your boat down the launch ramp:
•
Remove all tie-downs.
•
Properly secure all loose gear.
•
Inventory your safety equipment.
•
Load all personal gear.
•
Lock winch and trailer unit.
•
Disconnect trailer wiring from towing vehicle to
prevent short circuits caused by submersion.
Launching Guidelines
NOTE:For more specific information, refer to your trailer
owner’s manual.
Here are some tips to remember when putting your boat in
the water.
1.
Have an individual at the launch ramp give you direc-
tions. Back slowly down the ramp. If the trailer needs
to be maneuvered to the right, turn the towing vehi-
cle’s steering wheel to the left. If trailer movement to
the left is required, turn the steering wheel to the
right. Always remember to launch your boat at a right
angle to the shoreline.
NOTE:If you do not have experience in backing up with a
trailer,
Practice. T
ake your trailer to an open area and
master using it before you get into a confined public or pri-
vate launch site.
2.
When the boat’s transom is in several inches of water:
•
ST
OP the towing vehicle.
•
Leave manual transmission in gear or place auto-
matic transmission in park.
•
Turn of
f the engine.
•
Set the hand brake.
NOTE: If you have a bunk trailer
, the boat’s transom must be
deeper than several inches in the water before launching.
3.
Place blocks behind the vehicle’s back wheels.
4.
Do not unclasp the winch cable from the bow eye
until a mooring line has been secured. See the
Mooring Linesinformation that follows for suggested
securing procedures.
3.3
WARNING:
During charging, batteries produce gases
which can explode if ignited. Explosion can shatter bat-
tery. Acid can cause severe personal injury such as
blindness. Keep flame, spark and smoking materials
away from battery while charging. Charge battery in a
well-ventilated area.
DANGER:
Fuel leaking from any part of the fuel sys-
tem can lead to fire and explosion that can cause
serious bodily injury or death. Inspect system before
starting the engines. Do not smoke and keep open
flames away when checking fuel system.