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Pre-operation checks

(See page 81 for information on draining the
bilge water.)

Drain plug check
Loosen the drain plug and remove it, and
then make sure that the plug and the O-ring
on the hull drain plug is not damaged and that
1 2 3 there is no foreign material on the threads or
the O-ring on the hull drain plug. NOTICE:
Before installing the drain plug, clean the
drain plug threads and the O-ring on the
1 Dipstick
2 Maximum level mark hull drain plug to remove any foreign ma-
3 Minimum level mark terials, such as dirt or sand. Otherwise, the
drain plug could be damaged, allowing
Battery check water to enter the engine compartment.
Make sure that the battery terminals are not Make sure that the drain plug is tightened
damaged and that the battery leads are con- securely before launching the boat. Other-
nected properly. WARNING! The battery wise, water may flood the boat and cause
must always be fully charged and in good it to submerge.
condition. Loss of battery power may Securely install the drain plug by tightening it
leave you stranded. Never operate the until it stop.
boat if the battery does not have sufficient
power to start the engines or if it shows
any other signs of decreased power.

2
1

1
1
1 Hull drain plug

1 Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead
2 Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead

Bilge water check
Make sure that no bilge water has collected in
the engine compartment. If bilge water has
collected in the engine compartment, drain it.

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