Owner`s manual

Propulsion Systems
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Section 1
C 260
Propulsion System
1.1 General
Your Pursuit is designed to be powered with
twin 2-cycle or 4-cycle outboard motors.
Each manufacturer of the various outboard
motors provides an owner’s information
manual which includes its limited warranty
statement with its product. It is important that
you read this information very carefully and
become familiar with the warranty and
proper care and operation of the engine.
1.2 Outboard Saltwater
Application
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 boat-
ing area. Water temperature, pollution, cur-
rent, etc. can have an effect on marine
growth.
Galvanic corrosion is the corrosion process
occurring when different metals are sub-
merged in an electrolyte. Sea water is an
electrolyte and submerged engine compo-
nents must be properly protected. Outboard
motors are equipped with sacrificial anodes
to prevent galvanic corrosion problems. The
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, tilt the
motors 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.
1.3 Engine Lubrication
4-cycle outboard engines have an oil sump
in the crankcase that must be kept full of the
type and grade of oil recommended by the
engine manufacturer. It is normal for 4-cycle
engines to consume a small amount of oil.
Therefore, the oil must be checked before
each use and changed at regular intervals
as instructed by the engine owner's manual.
Use only the type of oil specified by the
engine manufacturer.
! WARNING
Do not attempt to service any engine
or drive component without being
totally familiar with the safe and
proper service procedures. Certain
moving parts are exposed and can be
dangerous to someone unfamiliar
with the operation and function of the
equipment.
! CAUTION
Use only clean, dry fuel of the type
and grade recommended by the
engine manufacturer. The use of
incorrect or contaminated fuel can
cause engine malfunction and serious
damage.
! CAUTION
Do not paint the outboard motors with
antifouling paints designed for boat
hulls. Many of these paints can cause
severe damage to the engines. Con-
tact your pursuit dealer or engine
manufacturer for information on the
proper painting procedures.