During Operation
• Checkgaugesfrequentlyforoperatingconditions.
• Payattentionthatcontrolsoperatesmoothly.
• Noteanyexcessivevibration.
After Operation
• Checkforuidleaks.
• Inboatsequippedwithaballastsystem,drainwaterfromtheballastsystembefore
placing the boat on the trailer. If the boat has ballast-pumping assistance to remove
waterfromtheballastsystem,notethattheenginemustberunningatleast1500RPM
during the pumping process (for both fill and empty operations). This will necessitate
draining water prior to ceasing operation of the boat and loading on the trailer. More
information regarding ballast systems appears in various sections of this Owner’s
Manual.
•Checkthens(whereequipped),propeller,rudderandshaftfordamageafterremovingthe
boat from the water.
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Safety Checks & Services