| Here are some of the tips which can help
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| | - Every 150 hours or once a year replace
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| you keep your boat up and running after
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| | the impeller and fuel-water separator.
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| every trop. These tips will help you in
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| | Also some of the Engine and Running Gear
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| proper boat maintenance which will
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| | maintenance tips are:
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| drastically increase the life of your
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| | - Change oil frequently - following
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| boat.
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| | manufacturer's minimum recommendations or
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| - Flush the engine each time as it's used
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| | once each season.
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| in salt water. Use "earmuffs" over the
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| | - Check and replace any belts or hoses
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| water intake and a freshwater hose. Tilt
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| | that appear to be deteriorating.
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| engine and rinse underneath to prevent
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| | - Check for oil and/or water leaks every
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| salt buildup.
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| | time before leaving the dock.
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| - Always Fill gas tank on the way back as
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| | - Flush your engine with fresh water
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| a full tank resists water build-up from
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| | after operating in salt water.
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| condensation.
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| | - Always Check impellers and pumps to
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| - Wash entire boat and trailer using soap
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| | anticipate a failure.
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| and water. Zip Wax (by Turtle Wax) car
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| | - Always Watch for the beginning of
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| wash soap contains wax and will not strip
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| | corrosion and take measures to stop it
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| the wax from your boat. Do not use bleach
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| | before it becomes a problem.
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| or Soft Scrub except in emergencies.
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| | - Always Check and service transmissions
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| Re-wax the affected area after using
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| | and lower units according to
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| these harsh products.
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| | manufacturer's recommendations.
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| - Scrub the deck with a non-skid cleaner
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| | - Always Change fluids on a recommended
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| - Dry all the metal, glass and flat
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| | schedule or at least once each season.
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| surfaces. Standing water will leave
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| | - Always Keep shafts and props in clean
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| mineral deposits and etch surfaces.
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| | and good working order.
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| - Cover boat to protect it from sun and
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| | - Always Check all though-hull fittings.
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| rain.
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| | Make sure that their valves are
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| - Every 75 hours: replace spark plugs,
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| | operational and can be opened and closed.
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| clean fuel filter, change lower unit oil,
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| | - Always Check all water strainers to
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| grease engine/drive via the zerc fittings
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| | make sure that they are clean and free of
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| and inspect everything.
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| | debris.
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