Fuel System; Fitting Out After Storage; Battery(Ies); Miscellaneous - Sea Ray 175 Sport Owner's Manual

S
ECTION
recommended amount of stabilizer and
conditioner such as "Stabil
• Run engine(s) for ten minutes to ensure that all
gasoline in the carburetor and fuel lines are
treated.
!
Do not overfill. Filling a tank until the fuel flows
from vents is dangerous. Allow room for expansion.
DETAILED WINTERIZING,
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION
ARE PROVIDED
MANUFACTURER AND CAN BE FOUND IN THE
OWNER'S PACKET.
4. F O A
ITTING UT
A. F S
UEL YSTEM
Check the entire fuel system for loose connections,
worn hoses, leaks, etc. and repair. This is a primary
safety precaution.
Check fuel lines for damage and make sure that
they do not come in contact with any moving parts.
B. B ( )
ATTERY IES
Before installing the batteries, clean the terminal
posts with a wire brush or steel wool and then attach
the cables. After the cable clamps are tightened,
smear the post and clamps with vaseline or grease
to exclude air and acid. Do not apply grease before
attaching and tightening the terminal clamps.
Examine all wiring.
C. M
ISCELLANEOUS
• Check all thru-hull fittings for unobstructed
water passage. Be alert for any deteriorated
hoses and/or fittings below the water line which
might fail in service and admit water.
• Test the navigation lights.
• Check all wiring for loose connections.
175 Sport
8 • R
EQUIRED
M
AINTENANCE
".
®
CAUTION
OPERATING
BY THE EQUIPMENT
S
FTER TORAGE
I , S
NSPECTION
• Check all switches and equipment for proper
operation.
• Check bilge blowers for proper operation.
Turn ON blowers and place hand over hull
blower vent to make sure air is coming from
vent.
• Anchor lines and gear should be inspected
and replaced if necessary.
• Make sure the hull drain plug is in place and
tight.
• Clean bilge thoroughly if it was not done at
lay-up.
• Check all engine fluid levels.
• Check fuel lines for damage and/or leaks. Make
sure that they do not come into contact with
moving parts.
5. S C
ECURITY ONSIDERATIONS
Be conscious of the security of your boat.
Always remove the keys from the ignition, lock
hatches, lock the cabin door, remove and stow
any removable electronic gear (fishfinders,
LORAN, etc.) and personal gear (fishing poles,
etc.) normally left aboard your boat.
6. P S
OWER TEERING
M
AINTENANCE
• Lubricate the control valve on the power
steering cylinder through the grease fitting with
multipurpose lubricant until grease appears
around the rubber boot.
• Coat power assist steering output shaft and
exposed steering cable end with appropriate
lubricant.
• Lubricate cable end guide pivot point with SAE
30W engine oil.
• Check power steering fluid level in the power
steering pump reservoir.
• Inspect all hydraulic hoses for leaks. Keep
ERVICE AND
S
YSTEM
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