Owner`s manual

Seasonal Maintenance
12-5
Section 12
DC235 / DC265
After Launching:
• Check all water systems and the engine
mounting bolts for leaks. Operate each
system one at a time and check for leaks
and proper operation.
• Check the bilge pump, manual and auto-
matic switches.
• When the engines start, check the cool-
ing system port below the engine cowl-
ing for a strong stream of water to
ensure cooling pump is operating.
• Carefully monitor the gauges and check
for leakage and abnormal noises.
• Operate boat at slow speeds until engine
temperature stabilizes and all systems
are operating normally.