Engine Hatch; U-Shaped Cockpit Seating - Four winns SL series Owner's Manual

DO NOT sit on the b ack rest por tion of any
cockpit seat. The operator could lose con trol of
boat or pas sen gers could be thrown from boat.
Also, the seat may be dam aged from improper
use.
D. Engine Hatch
Gas-assist lifts or hydraulic supports aid in raising the
engine hatch along with keeping the hatch in the
raised position when maintaining the engine. While
these gas-assist lifts ease the amount of force neces-
sary to manually lift or lower the engine hatch, a
certain amount of effort is still necessary. See Figure
N11.
Gas-Assist
Figure N11: Engine Hatch w/Gas-Assist Lifts
(Representative View - Models May Vary)
To raise the engine hatch:
Release the engine hatch's locking mechanism (if
applicable) and lift the engine hatch upward using the
lifting strap. To release the locking mechanism, press
the locking pin inward. See Figure N12.
Locking Pin
Locking
Mechanism
Lifting Strap
Figure N12: Locking Mechanism & Lifting Strap
Upholstery - Section N
Lifts
To close the engine hatch:
With both hands placed on top of the center seat
backrest cushion, (engine hatch), apply an even
downward force to close.
NOTICE
Placing an uneven force on the engine hatch
may make closing more difficult. Possible
damage to one or both of the gas-assist
supports could also result.
NOTICE
Never operate or trailer your boat with the
engine hatch in the raised position. Doing so
could result in damage to the engine hatch,
hardware, and/or cushions.
NOTICE
Cushions, if not properly stored and secured,
can blow out of the boat.
E. U-shaped Cockpit Seating
U-shaped seating is found in the stern cockpit area of
certain SL models. See Figure N13. Storage space
may be located under the port hinged seat cushion.
The removable 36-quart cooler may be stored in the
starboard seat base. See Figure N14. Additional
storage space is found by first removing the cooler
and then the lid. An available sink and faucet may be
installed behind the starboard coaming pad.
Figure N13: U-shaped Cockpit Seating
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