Every 100 Hours - Formula Cruiser Owner's Manual

Seawater Strainer
Figure 8-2
● If a hose is leaking or damaged, close the
appropriate seacock. Contact your Formula
dealer for repairs.
● If debris is seen within the container, close
the appropriate seacock and remove the
strainer cover. Lift strainer from container and
thoroughly clean. If the container is full of
sediment, remove the plug at the bottom of
the container and allow water to drain into the
bilge. Remove the container and clean any
sediment. Install the container and plug.
Install strainer in container and secure cover.
Open the seacock and check for leaks.
CAUTION
Seacock must be in the closed position
before servicing a strainer.
FORMULA
SCHEDULE CHECKS AND SERVICE
FOR085
CRUISER/SUPERSPORT
6. While operating your boat at cruising speed,
inspect the propeller shaft logs (inboard
models only) for water dripping. If water
dripping is apparent, contact your Formula
dealer for service.
7. Start both engines and the generator. Check
all exhaust systems for leakage. If you notice
a leak, contact your Formula dealer.
8. Check all fuel lines and connections at fuel
tanks, engines and the generator for leakage.
If you detect a fuel leak, immediately contact
your Formula dealer.
!
WARNING
Do not operate your boat when a fuel leak
is detected. All fuels are combustible. A
fuel leak must be repaired before starting
the engines or the generator.
9. Check the battery charge of both engine
batteries (or battery banks) and the generator
battery. Be sure the batteries can start both
engines and the generator before proceeding
on your cruise.
Every 50 Hours
1. Be sure to clean seawater strainers.
2. Check propellers for damage. If bends, cracks
or other damage are found, contact your
Formula dealer for service. Do not continue to
use badly damaged propellers. Using
damaged propellers may damage the drive
units.

Every 100 Hours

Clean the bilge area. Make sure all drain
passageways are clear.
Monthly
!
WARNING
With the engines running, pull the lanyard
off the ignition safety switch. Both engines
must stop running. If neither or only one
engine stops running, immediately contact
your Formula dealer for service.
1. Test each GFCI outlet circuit breaker feature.
Push the test button on each outlet. Power
should be interrupted to all the outlets
onboard. Press the reset button to restore
power. If power is not interrupted, consult your
Formula dealer.
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