Baja Marine 342 manual For information call 1-865-971-6270 or fax

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Baja Marine Corporation, 2600 Sea Ray Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37914

For information call 1-865-971-6270 or fax 1-865-971-6716

Internet address: http://www.bajamarine.com

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Contents Baja Marine PerformanceFor information call 1-865-971-6270 or fax Welcome This page intentionally left blank Introduction Manufacturer’s Certification Service, Parts and Repair for Your BoatHull Identification Number HIN About Your Express Limited Warranty Iii Ignition Protection Breakers and/or Fuses Speed changes you. TM Safety Safety LabelsCarbon Monoxide Legally Mandated Minimum Required EquipmentFire Extinguishing System Carbon Monoxide Monitor Lifesaving Equipment Additional Recommended Equipment for Safe Operation Impaired OperationPropellers Power CapacityLoad Capacity United StatesStability Maintain ControlGeneral Considerations Chart Your CourseWeather Skiing Water SportsSwimming Emergency Situations GeneralFire Medical EmergencyWater Rescue Flooding, Swamping and CapsizingGrounding Safety HotlinesCollisions and Leaking Propulsion, Control or Steering FailureFuel and Oil Spillage International RequirementsEnvironmental Considerations Excessive Noise Waste DisposalWake/Wash Nautical Terms Key to Symbols on Controls & Prints Baja Marine Corp This Page Intentionally Left Blank General Boat Arrangement Docking /Lifting /Trailering Passenger Locations2 Hull Basic Boat Dimensions and Clearances Metric Propulsion SystemGeneral Deck Layout General Deck Layout FIGGear Shift and Throttle Control Power Trim Unit and GaugeDescription of Major Controls Trailer Switch Trim TabsImportant Gauges Ignition Shutdown SwitchEngine Alarm System Tachometer and Hour MeterOil Pressure, Water Temperature, Voltmeter and Fuel Gauges Navigation and Anchor LightsUsing Your Boat Pre-Launch, Launch and Post- Launch ChecklistTrailer Launching and Loading Fueling the BoatBoarding Personal Flotation DevicesPassenger Instruction and Location Starting the EngineShifting to Drive the Boat Stopping the EngineSteering Systems Hydraulic SteeringPower Steering Power Steering SystemFuel & Oil Spillage Bilge & Underwater GearBilge Drain PlugBilge Blowers Maintenance and ServiceEngines and Stern Drive Vibration and CausesPropeller Removal and Installation Impact to Stern DriveGear case Anti-Siphon Valve Inboard/Outboard Engine Only Fuel SystemFuel System Static Electricity and the Fuel System Fueling PrecautionsBefore and During Fueling Checklist After Fueling Checklist This page intentionally left blank Direct Current DC Electrical SystemsElectrical Systems BatteriesFuse Panel Electrolytic Corrosion & Zinc AnodesBreakers and/or Fuses Marine Electronic Cathodic Anti-corrosion System Mercathode Drive Pump Ignition Switch This page intentionally left blank Switch Panel Wire Information FIG AMP This Page Intentionally Left Blank Options & Accessories Options & Accessories LocationsCanvas Automatic Fire Extinguisher System OptionFire Extinguisher Port Depth Finder Optional Canvas Care and MaintenanceSwim Platform w/ Ladder Optional HornPortable Head with Pump-Out Stereo SystemHead Systems Requirements for OperatorsHolding Tank Operation Exhaust SystemsVacuFlush Head Option Vent FilterInterval Required Inspection, Service MaintenanceSummary Guide for Inspection, Service and Maintenance Summary Guide For Inspection, Service and Maintenance IntervalUseful Service Information Inspection, Service and Maintenance Protocol Bilge AreaTopside and Supplies Winterization Checklist for Boats Stored on LandBatteryies Boat StorageFuel System Fitting Out After StorageFuel Systems MiscellaneousPower Steering System Maintenance Security ConsiderationsBoat Systems Quick Reference ChecklistBoarding the Boat General Starting the Engine Quick Reference Checklist cont’d Departing General Returning to Port GeneralIf the Engine Does Not Start Quick Reference Checklist cont’dSecuring the Boat After Market Equipment Checklist Maintenance Log Maintenance Log Cont’d Stains & Scratches Paint Cleaning Agents & Other SubstancesCare & Refinishing Fiberglass & GelcoatAcrylic Plastic Sheeting Plastic Glass Permanently Moored or Docked BoatsTopside Areas Canvas and Clear VinylExterior Upholstery Fabric Interior Upholstery FabricThis Page Intentionally Left Blank Index Index Performance