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