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Packet contains information provided by the individual systems manufacturers of equipment installed on your boat. Examples include the engine, engine control, and electronic equipment. Throughout the Owner’s Manual, you will be referred to information provided by manufacturers of specific systems. SDX 290 Outboard...
NOTICE Contact state boating authorities or any marine Information which is important to proper operation or dealer for registration requirements. maintenance, but is not hazard related. SDX 290 Outboard...
• A review of all warranty information and how to obtain warranty service • The Owner Information Package If you do not receive all of these materials, or have any questions, contact your dealer. SDX 290 Outboard...
A warranty done by an authorized dealer at the authorized information card is also included in the owner dealer’s location. information packet. If for some reason this information is missing, contact your Sea Ray dealer. ® SDX 290 Outboard...
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Limited Warranty is subject to change at any time at Sea Ray’s discretion. The information contained herein is general information about the Limited Warranty for the owner’s general knowledge, but does not alter or amend the terms of the Limited Warranty. viii SDX 290 Outboard...
The manufacturer’s load rating is the maximum allowed under calm conditions. ! WARNING Reduce boat loading if weather, water, or other Rear facing transom seats/sunpads MUST NOT be conditions are adverse. used while engine is running or boat is moving. SDX 290 Outboard...
• European Union – CE regulations provide time to avoid being caught in high winds and rough specific numbers for passenger capacity and water. Do not take chances! cargo weight for all recreational vessels. SDX 290 Outboard...
DUNNAGE, LINING AND PACKING waste. and washbasin, and does MATERIALS THAT FLOAT “Garbage” does not include not include drainage from fresh fish or fish parts, OUTSIDE 25 MILES toilets, urinals, hospitals, dishwater, and gray water. and cargo spaces. PLASTICS 2029125 SDX 290 Outboard...
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WARNING REAR FACING TRANSOM SEATS MUST NOT BE USED WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING OR BOAT IS MOVING. YOU CAN DIE OR BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY BREATHING CARBON MONOXIDE OR BY THE PROPELLER IF YOU FALL OVERBOARD. 2075995 SDX 290 Outboard...
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WARNING STANDARDS USING AVOID COLLISIONS- CERTIFIED COMPONENTS • Maintain lookout as required by the “Rules of SEA RAY BOATS, KNOXVILLE, TN. the Road” • Visibility can be limited by high boat trim angles, 1972119 persons, gear, weather and atmospheric conditions.
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Carbon monoxide will be around the back of the boat when engines or generators are running. IS UNDERWAY. DEPLOYED PLATFORM MAY Move to fresh air, if you feel nausea, headache, AFFECT BOAT PERFORMANCE. dizziness, or drowsiness. 2175158 1811367 SDX 290 Outboard...
TRIM TAB CONTROL PROPULSION WITH WIDTH OF LIFT BATTERY TRIMMING LEVER CONTROL LEVER OPERATING SYSTEM TRIM SYMBOL) POINT (THROTTLE & SHIFT) OPERATION DIRECTION BOW DOWN WARNING FIRE NO OPEN FLAME ELECTRICAL WATER PUMP ACCESSORY RISK NO SMOKING HAZARD SDX 290 Outboard...
Even a small amount of water in the engine can cause rust and is to be avoided. Never hoist the boat with an appreciable amount of water in the bilge. Fuel and water tanks should preferably be empty, especially if of large capacity. SDX 290 Outboard...
Some lights, such as blue colored lights, may be illegal to display on a boat. It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that displayed lights are also compliant with local regulations. ALL-ROUND NAVIGATION/ ANCHOR LIGHT WITH TOWER SDX 290 Outboard...
The joystick can be moved and rotated at the same time. Use gentle joystick movements until you gain comfort with the corresponding vessel response. SDX 290 Outboard...
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RPM. REFER TO THE MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL IN THE OWNER'S PACKET FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY. SDX 290 Outboard...
(10% ethanol) currently allowed by the EPA in of the valve should be left in the NORMAL position the United States. at all times. In the event of an electrical malfunction, Special precautions should be considered with SDX 290 Outboard...
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Additives There is no practical additive known that can prevent or correct phase separation. The only solution is to SDX 290 Outboard...
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General Information Fuel System Fuel System Layout (Fig. 21.1) . ENGINE FUEL FEED . FUEL TANK . CARBON CANISTER . FUEL TANK VENT . INLET CONTROL VALVE . DECK FUEL FILL . FUEL FILTERS SDX 290 Outboard...
The freshwater system on your boat consists of a 20 gallon (76 liter) tank, 12V water pump, two faucets (head compartment and wet bar, if equipped), two freshwater washdown spigots (bow and transom), and hot water system (if equipped). Freshwater System Layout (Fig. 22.1) SDX 290 Outboard...
18. Gray Water System Gray Water System Layout (If Equipped) (Fig. 23.1) . HEAD SINK DRAIN . HEAD FLOOR DRAIN . HOLDING TANK . PUMP OUT . TANK VENT . SHOWER SUMP . WET BAR SINK DRAIN (IF EQUIPPED) SDX 290 Outboard...
Prior to each use and at regularly scheduled accessible through locks, and other flowing waters intervals, cycle the macerator seacock handle open that are navigable interstate by vessels subject to and shut to ensure proper operation of the seacock. this regulation (40 CFR 140.3). SDX 290 Outboard...
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. VACU-FLUSH HEAD . WASTE HOLDING TANK . VENT FILTER . HEAD PUMP OUT . WASTE TANK VENT Waste System Layout with Direct Overboard Discharge (If Equipped) (Fig. 25.2) . VACU-FLUSH HEAD . HEAD VACUUM GENERATOR . MACERATOR SEACOCK SDX 290 Outboard...
Do NOT use swim platform while engine is running. The manual submersible swim step, located on the port side of the swim platform, must only be used when engines are OFF. The swim step must be stowed when the boat is underway. SDX 290 Outboard...
DC accessories attached to the electrical system. work on the engine’s electrical system. The following table describes the minimum recommended marine batteries to install in your boat. All batteries in a battery bank should be AGM of the same type, age, and rating. SDX 290 Outboard...
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(i.e., boat rack or blocks), consider If the boat is equipped with dockside power and an AC/ physically disconnecting the batteries from the boat and DC converter/battery charger, keep it on when shore SDX 290 Outboard...
SOH is less than 50 percent, do not put a battery into service that has less than 30 percent SOH. A battery load tester is a general indicator of a battery’s ability to provide a cranking current, but it is not as SDX 290 Outboard...
Control Station fuse indicated when at least one of the battery voltages is block(s), the stereo, and devices located in the bilge. The above 13.0V for 2 minutes. Control Station fuse block(s) powers circuits at the helm. SDX 290 Outboard...
The charger is designed for the marine environment and is fully automatic. The charger’s AC plug will be either stowed next to it or routed to a bulkhead feed through inlet depending on the boat SDX 290 Outboard...
When using an extension cord, connect the AC charger plug before connecting to the GFCI protected receptacle. • Make connection in an open atmosphere free of explosive fumes. • Make connection in a secure manner that will avoid contact with water. SDX 290 Outboard...
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Electrical DC Wiring Schematic (1 of 7) (Fig. 33.1) Warning: DO NOT attempt to work on the electrical system of this boat without professional assistance. SDX 290 Outboard...
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Electrical DC Wiring Schematic (2 of 7) (Fig. 34.1) Warning: DO NOT attempt to work on the electrical system of this boat without professional assistance. SDX 290 Outboard...
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Electrical DC Wiring Schematic (3 of 7) (Fig. 35.1) Warning: DO NOT attempt to work on the electrical system of this boat without professional assistance. SDX 290 Outboard...
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Electrical DC Wiring Schematic (4 of 7) (Fig. 36.1) Warning: DO NOT attempt to work on the electrical system of this boat without professional assistance. SDX 290 Outboard...
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Electrical DC Wiring Schematic (5 of 7) (Fig. 37.1) Warning: DO NOT attempt to work on the electrical system of this boat without professional assistance. SDX 290 Outboard...
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Electrical DC Wiring Schematic (6 of 7) (Fig. 38.1) PORT SWITCH PANEL Warning: DO NOT attempt to work on the electrical system of this boat without professional assistance. SDX 290 Outboard...
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Electrical DC Wiring Schematic (7 of 7) (Fig. 39.1) STARBOARD SWITCH PANEL Warning: DO NOT attempt to work on the electrical system of this boat without professional assistance. SDX 290 Outboard...
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Electrical AC Wiring Schematic 120 Volt 60 Hz (Fig. 40.1) Warning: DO NOT attempt to work on the electrical system of this boat without professional assistance. SDX 290 Outboard...
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Electrical AC Wiring Schematic 120 Volt 60 Hz with Inverter (Fig. 41.1) Warning: DO NOT attempt to work on the electrical system of this boat without professional assistance. SDX 290 Outboard...
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Electrical AC Wiring Schematic, 120 Volt 60 Hz Inverter (Fig. 42.1) Warning: DO NOT attempt to work on the electrical system of this boat without professional assistance. SDX 290 Outboard...
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Fuses ................. 31 Water System ............22 Helm, Gauges, and Switches Layout ......10 Hull Identification Number (HIN) ......... vi Through-Hull Cutouts ........... 9 Ignition Protection ............29 This publication does not contain component or accessory manuals. Index i SDX 290 Outboard...
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