Four winns 278 VISTA Owner's Manual page 158

Figure M15: Electric Lift for Engine Hatch
(Representative View - Models May Vary).
To raise the engine hatch:
1. Remove the cockpit table or aft fill-in cushion
(if applicable)).
2. Press the engine hatch switch ("UP") to raise
the engine hood to its open position.
The engine hatch can be lifted manually if the screw
jack fails to operate.
To raise the engine hatch manually:
1. Carefully raise the engine hatch using the hand
hold and prop open.
Without properly propping engine hatch open
during manual lifting procedure, engine hatch
may fall resulting in possible personal injury
and/or damage to engine hatch and
components.
Exterior Equipment - Section M
Screw Jack
The engine hatch can be lifted without the
screw jack. Use care and proper lifting
techniques to prevent possible back injury.
Do not have person(s) sitting in stern seat or
standing on engine hatch while attempting to
raise engine hatch. Possible injury to person(s)
and/or damage to engine hatch and
components may result.
NOTICE
Never operate or trailer your boat with the
engine hatch in its open position. Doing so
could result in damage to the engine hatch,
hardware, and/or loss of cushions.
To lower the engine hatch:
1. Press the engine hatch switch ("DOWN") to lower
the engine hatch to its closed position.
1b. If lowering engine hatch manually, raise the hatch
slightly and remove the engine hatch support
(if applicable). Carefully lower the engine hatch to
its closed position. Do not allow it to just drop to
the deck.
If closing the engine hatch manually, do not
allow the engine hatch to "slam" shut. Allowing
the engine hatch to "slam" shut can damage
the fiberglass and/or cause bodily injury.
2. Reinstall the cockpit table or aft fill-in cushion
(if applicable).
NOTICE
Cushions, if not properly stored and secured,
can blow out of the boat.
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