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Table of Contents
Owner/Operator Responsibilities........................ 40
Dealer Responsibilities....................................... 40
Maintenance....................................................... 40
Do It Yourself Maintenance Suggestions........... 41
Inspection........................................................... 41
Maintenance Schedule - Inboard Models........... 42
Routine Maintenance ................................... 42
Each Day Start ....................................... 42
Each Day End ........................................ 42
Weekly ................................................... 42
Every Two Months or 50 Hours .............. 42
Scheduled Maintenance ............................... 42
Every 100 Hours or Annually (Whichever
Occurs First) ........................................... 42
Every 300 Hours or 3 Years ................... 42
Every 5 Years ......................................... 43
Maintenance Log................................................ 43
Sealed Carburetor Mixture Screw....................... 43
Engine Oil........................................................... 43
Checking ...................................................... 44
Filling ............................................................ 44
Changing Oil and Filter ................................ 45
Easy Engine Oil Drain System ............... 45
Engine Oil Drain Pump ........................... 45
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Transmission Fluid.............................................. 46
Engine Coolant................................................... 47
Cleaning The Flame Arrestor.............................. 49
Changing Water Separating Fuel Filter.............. 50
Lubrication.......................................................... 51
Serpentine Drive Belt.......................................... 53
Flushing The Power Package............................. 55
Battery................................................................ 58
Changing Filter ....................................... 46
Checking While the Engine is Warm ............ 46
Checking While Engine is Cold .................... 47
Changing ...................................................... 47
Checking ...................................................... 47
Filling ............................................................ 48
Changing ..................................................... 48
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve (PCV)
..................................................................... 49
Changing ................................................ 49
Throttle Cable................................................51
Transmission Linkage...................................51
Checking ...................................................... 53
Replacing Belt and/or Adjusting Tension ..... 54
Inboards ....................................................... 55
Tow Sports ................................................... 56
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