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