Baja Marine Performance 245 - Manual (Page 37)

3.1 245 Performance ®
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listed below are the critical items you must check
and do each time you use your boat. It does not list
all of the necessary maintenance and service items
required to keep your boat running properly. These
other items are found in section 8.
b
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 Drain plug installed
 Enough fuel for trip
 float plan given to friend or relative
 navigation charts for trip
 Weather forecast - safe
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 stern drive down
 Equipment stored and balanced
 no gas smell in engine compartment
 Engine oil and steering fluid levels - OK
 Battery switch on
 No fluid in bilge
 Bilge pump working
 Bilge blower on
 Radio and navigation equipment functioning
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 Wearing PfDs
 seated properly
 given safety instructions
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 Make sure you have read and understand the
dangers of Carbon Monoxide (CO) information
in this manual.
 Bilge blower on for at least four (4) minutes. feel
to confirm airflow at hull vent on hull side. Inspect
bilge area for visual and odor confirmation that
there are no fuel leaks.
 Throttle-only position, handle pumped before
starting, if necessary.
 Oil pressure, engine temperature, voltage - Ok
after starting and warm up.
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 gradual acceleration and deceleration and
turning.
 aware of surroundings at all times.
 Operate so as to prevent buildup of Carbon
Monoxide (CO) (see section 1.3)
 Monitor weather
 Use navigational aids in water and on shore
 keep passengers safe
 Do not operate impaired
 Check fuel consumption regularly
 Check all gauges frequently
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 Equipment dry and stored.
 Electronic equipment and switches off.
 Battery switch off.
 stern drive in trailering position.
 Notify person who had float plan.
 Boat covered properly for trailering, docking or
mooring.
 Drain plug removed (if boat is not kept in
water).
 hull and propeller inspected for damage.