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Pre-operation checks

Engine oil level check Battery check
Make sure that the engine oil level is between Make sure that the battery terminals are not
the minimum level mark and maximum level damaged and that the battery leads are con-
mark on the dipstick. (See page 91 for infor- nected properly. WARNING! The battery
mation on checking the engine oil level.) must always be fully charged and in good
condition. Loss of battery power may
leave you stranded. Never operate the
boat if the start battery does not have suf-
ficient power to start the engines or if it
shows any other signs of decreased pow-
er.
1

2 1 2

1 Dipstick

1

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

1 Maximum level mark
2 Minimum level mark

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