Owner`s manual

22 KODIAK
DO NOT INHALE EXHAUST FUMES! EXHAUST CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE THAT IS
COLORLESS AND ODORLESS. CARBON MONOXIDE IS A DANGEROUS GAS THAT IS PO-
TENTIALLY LETHAL.
1.2 Drive Systems
Each outboard motor is a complete drive system with the gear case being just forward of the
propeller and connected to the power head with a vertical drive shaft. Other than the routine
maintenance outlined in the engine owner’s manual, there is little to be concerned with unless the
boat is to be kept in saltwater for extended periods of time. Then, the main concerns are marine
growth and galvanic corrosion.
Marine growth occurs when components are left in the water for extended periods and can cause
poor performance or permanent damage to the exposed components. The type of growth and how
quickly it occurs is relative to the water conditions in your boating area. Water temperature,
pollution, current, etc. can have an effect on marine growth.
Galvanic corrosion is the corrosion process occurring when different metals are submerged in an
electrolyte. Seawater is an electrolyte and submerged engine components must be properly
protected. Outboard motors are equipped with sacrificial zinc anodes to prevent galvanic corrosion
problems. The zinc anodes must be monitored and replaced as necessary. For locations and
maintenance, please refer to the engine owner’s manual.
When leaving the boat in the water, turn the steering wheel full starboard and tilt the motor as high
as possible. This will decrease the risk of marine growth around the cooling inlets, propeller and
exhaust ports and damage from galvanic corrosion.
DO NOT PAINT THE OUTBOARD MOTOR WITH ANTIFOULING PAINTS DESIGNED FOR
BOAT HULLS. MANY OF THESE PAINTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE EN-
GINE. CONTACT YOUR PURSUIT DEALER OR ENGINE MANUFACTURER FOR INFOR-
MATION ON THE PROPER PAINTING PROCEDURES.
1.3 Engine Lubrication
Your outboard motor is lubricated by a variable ratio oil injection
system. The oil tank is mounted in the stern of the boat. Always
monitor the oil level before each cruise by checking the gauge in the
helm or visually checking the oil level using the reference marks on
the tank. When additional oil is needed, use only the type of oil
specified by the engine manufacturer. Refer to the engine owner’s
manual for oil specifications and additional information on the oil
injection system.
Oil Tank
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