Care and Maintenance
5.Close the ball valve of step 2 unless the boat is on a trailer or lifted up in the air, in which case it should be left open.
6.Run the engine for several minutes after it has reached the normal operating temperature to ensure proper flushing.
7.Reduce the engine speed to idle, shut off the engine and immediately shut off the water supply hose. Please note, failure to shut off the water supply hose immediately could possibly result in engine damage.
8.If the ball valve of step 5 was closed, open it now and close the step 1 ball valve.
9.Remove the water supply hose and reinstall the deck fitting cap securely.
Battery Maintenance
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Explosion or fire hazard from vented fumes can cause death or serious injury.
•Wear eye protection and rubber gloves when working on or around batteries.
•DO NOT charge or use a battery booster to start your engine.
•Charge the battery outside of the boat.
•DO NOT smoke or bring a flame near a battery at any time.
•DO NOT have your head directly above a battery when making or breaking electrical connections.
•DO NOT use a metal object to spark between battery posts to check if the battery is charged.
Take care when connecting or disconnecting a battery charger. Be sure the charger is turned off and unplugged from power source when you clip on/off the connecting clamps.
Make sure you have a solid connection with the charging clamps. Poor connections are common causes of electrical arcs and engine problems. Follow instructions.
