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Operation and handling requirements

(6) Remove the engine oil filler cap. Draining the bilge water
NOTICE
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 Do not run the engines at full throttle
when bilge water remains in the engine
compartment. The bilge water can
splash into the engines, which can result
in severe damage.
 Be sure all drain plugs are tightened be-
fore operating your boat. Otherwise,
water may flood the boat and cause it to
submerge.
1 Engine oil filler cap
(7) Slowly add engine oil. Draining the bilge water on land
(8) Wait approximately 5 minutes to allow
This model is equipped with multiple drain
the engine oil to settle, and then check
plugs.
the engine oil level again.
Bilge water from the various compartments
(9) Repeat steps 3–8 until the engine oil is at
flows through drain passages and collects in
the proper level.
the bottom of the hull. The bilge water can be
(10) Install the engine oil filler cap.
drained from the boat by removing the hull
(11) Repeat the checking oil level procedure
drain plugs.
for the other engine.
(12) Close the engine hood.
Ski locker

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1 Drain plug

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