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High‑Speed and High‑Performance....................................... 32
Passenger Safety In Pontoon Boats And Deck Boats............ 32
Boats Having An Open Front Deck................................... 32
Boats With Front‑Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing Seats
.......................................................................................... 33
Wave and Wake Jumping....................................................... 33
Impact With Underwater Hazards........................................... 33
Conditions Affecting Operation............................................... 34
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the
Boat................................................................................. 34
Bottom of Boat.................................................................34
Elevation and Climate..................................................... 34
Propeller Selection.......................................................... 35
Getting Started....................................................................... 35
Initial Break‑In Procedure................................................ 35
Engine Break‑In............................................................... 35
20‑Hour Break‑In Period............................................. 35
After the 20‑Hour Break‑In Period...............................35
End of First Season Checkup.......................................... 36
Section 4 - Specifications
Fuel Requirements................................................................. 38
Nonferrous Metals and the Fuel System.......................... 38
Diesel Fuel in Cold Weather................................................... 38
Antifreeze/Coolant.................................................................. 38
Engine Oil............................................................................... 39
Engine Specifications............................................................. 39
Fluid Specifications................................................................. 40
Engine............................................................................. 40
Transmission................................................................... 40
Approved Paints..................................................................... 40
Section 5 - Maintenance
Owner and Operator Responsibilities..................................... 42
Dealer Responsibilities........................................................... 42
Maintenance........................................................................... 42
Do‑It‑Yourself Maintenance Suggestions............................... 42
General Inspection................................................................. 42
Engine Cover.......................................................................... 43
Removal.......................................................................... 43
Cleaning.......................................................................... 43
Inspection........................................................................ 43
Installation....................................................................... 43
Maintenance Schedule........................................................... 43
Routine Maintenance...................................................... 43
Scheduled Maintenance.................................................. 45
Engine Oil............................................................................... 45
Specifications.................................................................. 45
Oil Level—Overfilled........................................................ 45
Checking......................................................................... 46
Filling............................................................................... 46
Changing Oil and Filter.................................................... 47
TM 345 Technodrive Transmission Fluid............................... 49
Checking......................................................................... 49
Filling............................................................................... 50
Changing......................................................................... 50
TM 485‑A Technodrive Transmission Fluid............................ 51
Check Fluid..................................................................... 51
Add Fluid......................................................................... 52
Change Fluid................................................................... 53
Engine Coolant....................................................................... 55
Checking and Filling the Closed‑Cooling System........... 55
Draining the Closed‑Cooling System.............................. 56
Air Filter.................................................................................. 57
Removal.......................................................................... 57
Inspection........................................................................ 58
Installation....................................................................... 58
Water‑Separating Fuel Filter.................................................. 59
Draining........................................................................... 59
Replacing........................................................................ 60
Filling............................................................................... 62
Fuel System............................................................................63
Priming............................................................................ 63
Filling (Bleeding).............................................................. 63
Fuel Tank Cleaning and Flushing.................................... 64
Seawater System................................................................... 64
Draining the Seawater System........................................ 64
Checking the Seawater Pickups...................................... 65
Cleaning the Seawater Strainer...................................... 66
Engine Seawater Pump Inspection................................. 67
Corrosion Protection............................................................... 67
General Information......................................................... 67
Engine Corrosion Protection Components...................... 68
Removal...................................................................... 68
Cleaning and Inspection............................................. 68
Installation................................................................... 69
Antifouling Paint.............................................................. 69
Lubrication.............................................................................. 69
Throttle Cable.................................................................. 69
Shift Cable....................................................................... 70
Drive Belts.............................................................................. 70
Serpentine Belt Inspection.............................................. 70
Battery.................................................................................... 71
Battery Precautions for Multiple Engines.......................... 71
Section 6 - Storage
Cold Weather (Freezing Temperature), Seasonal Storage, and
Extended Storage................................................................... 74
Cold Weather (Freezing Temperature) Storage.............. 74
Preparing Your Power Package for Seasonal or Extended
Storage............................................................................ 74
Seasonal Storage............................................................ 75