Engine Cover (Motorhood); Engine Hatch With Electric Lift (Screw Jack) - Four winns FREEDOM Owner's Manual

M. Engine Cover (Motorhood)
For those models equipped with a hinged motorhood,
access to the engine compartment may be gained
readily by releasing the latch and lifting up on the handle
until the engine cover is in the fully opened position. A
cable restraints is installed to prevent the motorhood
from opening beyond a certain point. To close the en-
gine cover, take hold of the handle and gently lower the
cover to the closed position. Apply slight downward
pressure on the handle to ensure the engine cover
latches securely. Lift up slightly on the motorhood handle
(without releasing the motorhood latch) as a double-
check. See Figure N16.
When closing the engine cover, do not allow
the motorhood to "slam" shut.
motorhood to "slam" shut can damage the fi-
berglass, hardware and/or cause bodily injury.
Engine Cover Cable Restraint
Figure N16: Engine Cover (Hinged Style)
For those models equipped with a removable
motorhood, access to the engine compartment may be
gained by releasing the draw latches located on each
side of the engine cover. To access the draw latches
removal of the jumpseats are necessary. See Figure
N17. Quick engine inspection may be gained by lifting
up on the strap of the motorhood cushion.
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N. Engine Hatch with Electric Lift (Screw Jack)
Hinges
Certain models feature a motorhood or engine hatch
with electric screw jack(s). The screw jack(s) lifts and
lowers the engine hatch by pressing the switch located
on the dash. The screw jack(s) runs off the boat's bat-
tery. The prop rod should always be utilized to help
support the weight to the engine hatch and to provide
added safety while working on the engine(s). See Fig-
ure N18.
Latch (Male End)
To raise the engine hatch:
1. Remove the backrest walk-thru door and the
2. Press the engine hatch switch or manually raise
Engine Access Strap
Port & Stbd Draw Style Latches
Figure N17: Engine Cover (Removable)
Engine Hatch Switch
Screw Jack(s)
Figure N18: Electric Engine Hood Lift
(Representative View Only - Actual Models May Vary)
walk-thru fill-in cushion (if applicable).
the engine hood to its open position.
Engine Hatch
Prop Rod
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