Baja Marine 250 manual Required Inspection, Service Maintenance, Interval

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Section 8 • Required Inspection, Service, &

Maintenance

Routine inspection, service and maintenance of your boat’s systems are vital to assure your safety, as well as for prolonging the life of your boat. You should develop regular routines for inspecting your boat. The chart below summarizes inspection, service and maintenance activities. This section also contains descriptions of some convenient methods for evaluating the condition of some of your boat’s systems.

The interval between necessary service or maintenance is highly variable, depending on the environment your boat is in, and on the severity of operating conditions. For example, corrosion of parts on boats operated in salt water proceeds much faster than the corrosion of parts on a boat operated in fresh water. The intervals listed below are recommended maximums, and you must reduce the time between inspections if your observations indicate the need.

1.Summary Guide for Inspection, Service and Maintenance

 

 

 

 

 

interval

 

 

item

required

reference

before

after

every

every 50*

every

 

maintenance/service

source

every

first

25* or 50

or 100

6 mos. or

 

 

use

20 hours

hours

hours

annually

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery

Check water level

Owner’s Manual p. 6.1

 

 

 

Bilge Area

Clean and check

Owner’s Manual p 8.4

 

 

 

 

Bilge Blowers

Hose connections tight

Owner’s Manual p. 4.2

 

 

 

 

Bilge Pump

Float switch operates freely

Owner’s Manual p. 4.1

 

 

 

 

Canvas

Clean

Owner’s Manual p. 9.3

 

 

As Needed

 

 

CO Monitor

Check for proper operation

Owener’s Manual p. 1.3

 

Check before each use

 

 

Controls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steering

Check for proper operation

 

To be done by Baja dealer every six months

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil level

Engine Manual

 

 

 

 

 

Throttle

Lubricate - include all shift

Engine Manual

 

 

 

Linkage and pivot points

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electrical

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connections

Check for looseness

To be done by Baja dealer annually

Engine

Alarm

Check

Engine Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cooling System

Check for leaks

Engine Manual

 

 

 

 

Connections

with engine running

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crank Case

Clean

Engine Manual

 

 

 

ventilating system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive Belts

Check

Engine Manual

 

 

 

 

Exhaust System

Check for leaks

Engine Manual

 

 

Flame Arrestor

Clean

Engine Manual

 

 

 

Fuel Filter

Replace

Engine Manual

 

 

 

 

Mounts (Fasteners)

Tighten

Engine Manual

 

 

 

Oil and Filter

Replace

Engine Manual

 

 

 

Oil Level

Check

Engine Manual

 

 

 

 

Fuel System

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connections & lines

Check for leaks

Engine Manual

 

 

Tanks

Check for leaks

Owner’s Manual, Sec. 5

 

 

*Use in salt water or other severe operating conditions requires shorter maintenance/service intervals **May not be on your boat

250 Sportfish®

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Contents Baja Marine SportfishFor information call 1-865-971-6270 or fax Welcome This page intentionally left blank Introduction Hull Identification Number HIN Service, Parts and Repair for Your BoatManufacturer’s Certification About Your Express Limited Warranty Iii Static Electricity and the Fuel System Speed changes you. TM Safety Safety LabelsLegally Mandated Minimum Required Equipment Carbon MonoxideUsing canvas curtains Operating with the bow high Lifesaving Equipment Additional Recommended Equipment for Safe Operation Impaired OperationLoad Capacity Power CapacityPropellers Stability Maintain ControlWeather Chart Your CourseGeneral Considerations Swimming Water SportsSkiing Emergency Situations GeneralMedical Emergency Water RescueFire Flooding, Swamping and CapsizingSafety Hotlines Collisions and LeakingGrounding Propulsion, Control or Steering FailureEnvironmental Considerations International RequirementsFuel and Oil Spillage Wake/Wash Waste DisposalExcessive Noise 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 FIGDescription of Major Controls Power Trim Unit and GaugeGear Shift and Throttle Control Trailer Switch Trim TabsIgnition Shutdown Switch Engine Alarm SystemImportant Gauges 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 SystemThis page intentionally left blank Bilge & Underwater Gear BilgeFuel & Oil Spillage Drain PlugMaintenance and Service Engines and Stern DriveBilge Blowers Vibration and CausesPropeller Removal and Installation Impact to Stern DriveGear case Fuel System Fuel SystemAnti-Siphon Valve Inboard/Outboard Engine Only Before and During Fueling Checklist Fueling PrecautionsStatic Electricity and the Fuel System After Fueling Checklist This page intentionally left blank Electrical Systems Electrical SystemsDirect Current DC BatteriesBreakers and/or Fuses Electrolytic Corrosion & Zinc AnodesFuse Panel Marine Electronic Cathodic Anti-corrosion System Mercathode Ignition Switch Drive Pump Drive Pump with K-Plane Trim Tabs Twin FIG This Page Intentionally Left Blank Options & Accessories Options & Accessories LocationsCanvas Care and Maintenance CanvasHorn Depth Finder OptionalStereo System Head SystemsExhaust Systems Requirements for OperatorsThis page intentionally left blank Summary Guide for Inspection, Service and Maintenance Required Inspection, Service MaintenanceInterval Summary Guide For Inspection, Service and Maintenance IntervalUseful Service Information Inspection, Service and Maintenance Protocol Bilge AreaWinterization Checklist for Boats Stored on Land BatteryiesTopside and Supplies Boat StorageFitting Out After Storage Fuel SystemsFuel System MiscellaneousPower Steering System Maintenance Security ConsiderationsBoarding the Boat General Quick Reference ChecklistBoat Systems Starting the Engine Quick Reference Checklist cont’d Departing General Returning to Port GeneralSecuring the Boat Quick Reference Checklist cont’dIf the Engine Does Not Start After Market Equipment Checklist Maintenance Log Maintenance Log Cont’d Paint Cleaning Agents & Other Substances Care & RefinishingStains & Scratches Fiberglass & GelcoatPermanently Moored or Docked Boats Topside AreasAcrylic Plastic Sheeting Plastic Glass Canvas and Clear VinylExterior Upholstery Fabric Interior Upholstery FabricThis Page Intentionally Left Blank Index Index Sportfish