Tartan 3500 Owner’s Manual
T3500OM
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After Launching:
Check bilge for water.
Check that engine exhaust is pumping water. Verify operation offorwar4 neutral and reverse.
To Be Done Prior to Turning Vessel Over to Owner:
Clean entire deck, including removing excess bedding compound from around fittings which
may continue to ooze for a short time after shipment.
Check for deck leaks caused by shipping. NOTE: all boats are thoroughly checked prior to
shipment, but fittings can loosen under shipment and handling.
Oil teak on deck.
After mast has been stepped and rigging tensioned - break engine coupling and check shaft
alignment. It should be within .003".
After the alignment is correct, re-tighten all shaft coupling bolts and engine · mounts if
required and safety wire the shaft set bolts.
Fill water tank(s) and check operation of water system for leaks as well as the hot water if
included.
Check head operation, holding tank and macerater pump. Operate bilge pump(s). NOTE: if
auto pump is installed, adjust switch level and assure that auto switch is not blocked by bilge
hoses. Operate sump pump, shower and drain collection, and on some models sinks.
Check operation of all running lights.
Run engine in gear for a minimum of one hour, and adjust shaft packing as required.
All fluid levels in engine is to be checked after test run.
All gauges should be operational.
Operate galley stove and oven (every burner). Adjust regulator if necessary.
