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POST-OPERATION CARE
WARNING Allow engine to cool before performing any maintenance.
General Care Should water be present in the bilge after use of bilge pump, unscrew the drain plug and tilt the sport boat to the rear in order to allow water to drain. Wipe up any remaining water in the engine compartment (bilge, engine(s), etc.) with clean dry rags. This is particularly important in salt water use. Remove the sport boat from the water every day to prevent marine organisms growth.
Additional Care for Foul Water or Salt Water When the sport boat is operated in foul water and particularly in salt water, additional care must be taken to protect the sport boat and its components. Rinse trailer and boat’s hull/bilge area with fresh water. CAUTION: Failure to perform proper care such as: craft rinsing, cooling system flushing and anticorrosion treatment, when used in salt water, will result in damage to the sport boat and its components. Never leave the craft stored in direct sunlight.
Engine lubrication and flushing should be performed when the sport boat is not expected to be used further the same day or when the sport boat is stored for any extended time. Proceed as follows for both engines (if applicable):
WARNING Perform this operation in a well ventilated area. 1. Clean jet pump by spraying water in its inlet and outlet and then spray a soapy solution. 2. Connect a garden hose directly to the pump support flushing connector(s), as shown in the next photo. Do not open the water tap yet.
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TYPICAL — CHALLENGER MODEL 1. Pump support flushing connector 2. Garden hose plugged
Cooling System Flushing and Engine Internal Lubrication Flushing the cooling system with fresh water is essential to neutralize corroding effects of salt or other chemical products present in water. It will help to remove sand, salt, shells or other particles in water jackets (engine, exhaust manifold, tuned pipe) and/or hoses.
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