Owner`s manual

2270 CENTER CONSOLE
Acrylic Plastic Glass
Acrylic glass scratches easily. Use a soft cloth and mild soap and water to clean acrylic glass.
Solvents and products containing ammonia can permanently damage acrylic. A coat of automotive
or boat wax is beneficial to protect the surface. Do not use the following on acrylic glass:
Abrasive cleaners Acetone
Solvents Alcohol
Glass cleaners Cleaners containing ammonia
Engine
Proper engine maintenance is essential to the proper performance and reliability of your outboard
engine. Maintenance schedules and procedures are outlined in your engine owner's manual. They
should be followed exactly.
The age of gasoline can effect engine performance. Chemical changes occur as the gasoline ages
that can cause deposits and varnish in the fuel system as well as reduce the octane rating of the fuel.
Severely degraded fuel can damage the engine and boat fuel tank and lines. Therefore, if your boat
is not being run enough to require at least one full tank of fresh fuel a month, a fuel stabilizer should
be added to the gasoline to protect the fuel from degradation. Your dealer or the engine
manufacturer can provide additional information on fuel degradation and fuel stabilizers recom-
mended for your engine.
Avoid using fuels with alcohol additives. Gasoline that is an alcohol blend will absorb moisture
from the air which can reach such concentrations that "phase separation" can occur whereby the
water and alcohol mixture becomes heavy enough to settle out of the gasoline to the bottom of the
tank. Since the fuel pick up tube is very near the bottom of the tank, phase separation can cause
the engine to run very poorly or not at all. This condition is more severe with methyl alcohol and
will worsen as the alcohol content increases. Water or a jelly like substance in the fuel filters are
an indication of possible phase separation from the use of alcohol blended fuels.
If the boat is used in saltwater, flush the cooling system after each daily use. To flush the system
when the boat is out of the water, follow the procedure outlined in your engine owner's manual.
10.2 Upholstery, Canvas and Enclosures
Vinyl Upholstery
The vinyl upholstery used on the exterior seats and bolsters, and for the headliner in some cabins,
should be cleaned periodically with soap and water. Any stain, spill or soiling should be cleaned
up promptly to prevent the possibility of permanent staining. When cleaning, always rub gently.
Avoid using products containing ammonia, powdered abrasive cleaners, steel wool, ink, strong
solvents, acetone and lacquer solvents or other harsh chemicals as they can cause permanent
damage or shorten the life of vinyl. Never use steam heat, heat guns or hair dryers on vinyl.
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