Baja Marine 40 manual Quick Reference Checklist, Boarding the Boat General, Boat Systems

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Section 8 • Required Inspection, Service, &

Maintenance

8.Quick Reference Checklist

As the owner/operator of a Baja® Boat, you are responsible for the safe operation of your boat and the safety of your passengers. Always be sure that required documents, navigational equipment and Coast Guard required safety equipment is aboard and in proper working order.

A.Boarding the Boat*

General
1.	Weather Conditions	Is it going to be safe to go out?
2.	Transom Drain Plug	Installed
3.	PFDs and all other Coast Guard
	required safety equipment	Available for all children and adults
4.	Ignition keys	Available
5.	Tool Box	Stocked with a variety of appropriate tools
4.	Fire Exgtinguisher	Available
5.	Cell Phone	Fully charged
Boat Systems
1.	Bilge Pumps	Working. Discharge any appreciable amounts of water
		overboard
2.	Blowers	Working. “Sniff” the bilge/engine compartment for fuel
		odor
3.	Navigation Lights	Working. Have spare bulbs (and if applicable fuses)
		aboard
4.	Radio/Electronics	Working
5.	Horn	Working
6.	Trim Tabs	Full range of motion. No excessive play or binding
7.	Fresh Water Tank	Filled and sanitized
8.	Carbon Monoxide Detector	Working
Engine
1.	Batteries	Fully charged (Check water cell levels)
2.	Fuel Tank	Filled with recommended fuel; not leaking
3.	Fuel System	Check for leaks
4.	Fuel Filters	Check that filters are clean and tight
5.	Diesel Racor Fuel Filters	Check that filters are clean, tight and free of water
6.	Engine Coolant Drain Plugs	Secured
7.	Steering Fluid	Full
8.	Throttle & Gearshift Controls	Full range of motion

*Note: If trailering boat, many of these items should be checked before leaving the house.

8.8	40 Outlaw®

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Contents

Baja Marine OutlawFor information call 1-865-971-6270 or fax Welcome This page intentionally left blank Introduction Service, Parts and Repair for Your Boat Hull Identification Number HINManufacturer’s Certification About Your Express Limited Warranty Iii Ignition Protection Breakers and/or Fuses Speed changes you. TM Safety Safety LabelsLegally Mandated Minimum Required Equipment Fire Extinguishing SystemCarbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide Monitor Lifesaving Equipment Additional Recommended Equipment for Safe Operation Impaired OperationPropellers Power CapacityLoad Capacity United StatesStability Maintain ControlChart Your Course WeatherGeneral Considerations Water Sports SwimmingSkiing Emergency Situations GeneralFire Medical EmergencyWater Rescue Flooding, Swamping and CapsizingGrounding Safety HotlinesCollisions and Leaking Propulsion, Control or Steering FailureInternational Requirements Environmental ConsiderationsFuel and Oil Spillage Waste Disposal Wake/WashExcessive 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 FIGPower Trim Unit and Gauge Description of Major ControlsGear Shift and Throttle Control 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 SystemThis page intentionally left blank Fuel & 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 Fuel System Fuel SystemAnti-Siphon Valve Inboard/Outboard Engine Only Fueling Precautions Before and During Fueling ChecklistStatic Electricity and the Fuel System After Fueling Checklist This page intentionally left blank Direct Current DC Electrical SystemsElectrical Systems BatteriesElectrolytic Corrosion & Zinc Anodes Breakers and/or FusesFuse Panel Marine Electronic Cathodic Anti-corrosion System Mercathode Ignition Switch Drive Pump with K-Plane Trim Tabs FIG Switch Panel Wire Information Triple FIG Switch Panel Wire Information Twin FIG Wiring Harness Information FIG DC Distribution Wiring Information FIG Hull Wiring Harness Information FIG Gauge Panel Wiring Information FIG Breaker Panel Wiring Information FIG Options & Accessories Options & Accessories LocationsAutomatic Fire Extinguisher System Option Fire Extinguisher PortCanvas 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 FilterThis page intentionally left blank Required Inspection, Service Maintenance Summary Guide for Inspection, Service and MaintenanceInterval Summary Guide For Inspection, Service and Maintenance IntervalUseful Service Information Inspection, Service and Maintenance Protocol Bilge Area Topside and Supplies Winterization Checklist for Boats Stored on Land Batteryies Boat StorageFuel System Fitting Out After StorageFuel Systems MiscellaneousPower Steering System Maintenance Security ConsiderationsQuick Reference Checklist Boarding the Boat GeneralBoat Systems Starting the Engine Quick Reference Checklist cont’d Departing General Returning to Port GeneralQuick Reference Checklist cont’d Securing the BoatIf the Engine Does Not Start 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 Outlaw