Owner`s manual
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Engine
Power
System
Refer
to
the
engine
manufacrurer's
manual located
in
the
skipper's
kiL
PROPELLER REPlACEMENT
It
is
recommended
that
propeller
replacement,
if
necessary, be
done
by
an
authorized Cruisers Dealer.
DC
Electrical.System
CHARGE BATTERIES
Battery electrolyte levels
should
be
checked regularly
and
kepI al approxi·
mately
1/2
inch
above
the
battery plates
by
adding
distilled water.
FlLL
1/ 2"
ABOVE PLATES
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To
charg<
tilL
batterUs
using
AC
shUT<
cu1Ten~
move
the
BArr
CHGR circuit
breaker on the AC Power
No.1
panel to the "on" position.
You
can
charge the battery
or
batteries using
AC
shore
power, with the battery
charger
and a dockside power hookup.
Freshwater System
CLEAN
THE
WATER
TANK
Fill the freshwater
!al1k
using a plastic hose.
Rubber
hoses can
add
an
objectionable taste to the water.
To clean your new freshwater system,
or
the system after a long period
of
storage. use the following
procedure
:
1.
Make a solution of2·1/ 2 cups (20 oz.)
of
household
bleach
and
10
gallons
of
water.
2. Po
ur
the solution into the empty tank
and
fill
the tank with fresh
water
.
3. Start the freshwater
pump
and
bleed all the air from the fresh
wat
er system. Start with the faucet farthest from the
pump
.
4. Allow the treated water to stand for 3 to 4 hours.
5. Drain
the
tank
and
lines. Flush the entire system with clean fresh
water. Fill the
!al1k
with freshwater.
6.
If
an
excessive chlorine taste
is
still present.
make
a solution
of
1
quart
of
vinegar
and
5 gallons
of
water. Add
the
solution to the
SYStem
and
let
it
remain in the system for several days.
7. Drain the system and flush with clean freshwater. Fill the tank
and
bleed
the
air from all the lines.
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