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Routine Maintenance
provide additional information on fuel degradation
and fuel stabilizers recommended for your engine.
In many states, most gasoline is blended with
ethanol alcohol. Ethanol is a strong solvent and
can absorb water during periods of storage. You
should refer to the engine operating manual for
information regarding alcohol blended fuels and
how it affects the operation of your marine engine.
13.5 Bilge
To keep the bilge clean and fresh, it is recom-
mended that you use a commercial bilge cleaner
on a regular basis. Follow the directions carefully.
All exposed pumps and metal components in the
bilge should be sprayed periodically with a pro-
tector to reduce the corrosive effects of the high
humidity always present in these areas.
Periodically check the bilge pumps and alarms for
proper operation and clean debris from the strain-
ers and float switches. Inspect all hoses, clamps
and thru-hulls for leaks and tightness on a regular
basis and operate all thru-hull valves at least once
a month to keep them operating properly.
Frequently test the automatic switches for the
bilge pumps and alarms for proper operation.
This is accomplished by lifting the float switch or
pressing the “Push to Test” button on the side of
the pump until the pump or alarm is activated.
You can also use a garden hose to flood the bilge
until the water level is high enough to activate
the pump or alarm.
Generator
The engine maintenance required on the genera-
tor is similar in many ways to any 4-cycle marine
engine. The engine incorporates a pressure-type
lubrication system and a fresh water cooled en-
gine block which is thermostatically controlled.
The seawater cooling system on the generator is
equipped with a sacrificial anode to protect cooling
system components from galvanic corrosion. The
anode should be inspected when the generator is
serviced and replaced when it is 75% of its original
size or at least once each year.
The most important factors to the generator’s lon-
gevity are proper ventilation and maintenance of
the fuel system, ignition system, cooling system,
lubrication system and the AC alternator. Main-
tenance schedules and procedures are outlined in
your generator owner’s manual. They should be
followed exactly.
Proper generator operation requires a good supply
of clean, dry fuel. Algae can grow in the accumu-
lated water in the diesel fuel tank. This condition is
most prevalent in warm climates. Periodically add-
ing a high quality diesel fuel additive containing
an algaecide may be required to control algae in
your boating area. This is particularly important if
your generator is not being run enough to require
at least one full tank of fresh fuel each month.
13.6 Drainage System
It is essential that the following items be done
periodically to maintain proper drainage of your
boat:
• Clean the cockpit drains with a hose to remove
debris that can block water drainage.
• Clean the hardtop leg drain holes. This is
especially important just before winter lay-up.
• Flush all gravity drains with fresh water to keep
them clean and free flowing.
• Clean and inspect the shower and cabin drain
sump system. Remove accumulated debris
and flush with fresh water. Frequently test the
automatic pump switch for proper operation.
• Flush the air conditioner condensation pan and
drain hose with fresh water at least once each
season to remove mold and debris. This is
particularly important because mold tends to
accumulate in condensation pan drain and, if it
is not cleaned regularly, the drain can clog and
flood the cabin sole when the air conditioner
is operating.
• Clean and flush the fishbox, baitwell, coolers
and storage boxes with soap or a bilge cleaner
and fresh water after each use to keep them
clean and fresh.
• Operate the thru-hull valves once a month and
service as required.
• Run all overboard pumps briefly at least
once a month to keep them operating prop-
erly.
Notice:
All drains and pumps must be properly win-
terized before winter lay-up.
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