Owner`s manual

Table of Contents
OS 315
Specifications ..................................... 1
Boat Information ................................ 9
Warranty and Warranty Registration
Cards .............................................. 10
Federal Boat Safety Act .................. 10
Product Changes ............................ 10
Transferring the Warranty .............. 10
Owner/Operator Responsibilities ... 10
Propulsion Systems ..............1-1
1.1 General ............................................... 1-1
1.2 Saltwater Application ........................ 1-1
1.3 Engine Lubrication ............................ 1-2
1.4 Engine Cooling System ..................... 1-2
1.5 Propellers ........................................... 1-2
1.6 Engine Instrumentation ..................... 1-3
Helm Systems ........................2-1
2.1 General ............................................... 2-1
2.2 Helm Access ...................................... 2-1
2.3 Engine Throttle and Shift Controls .. 2-1
2.4 Neutral Safety Switch ........................ 2-2
2.5 Engine Power Tilt and Trim .............. 2-2
2.6 Engine Stop Switch ........................... 2-2
2.7 Automatic Fire Extinguisher System
(with Optional Generator) .............. 2-3
2.8 Steering System ................................. 2-3
2.9 Trim Tabs ............................................ 2-4
2.10 Compass ........................................... 2-5
2.11 Bow Thruster (Optional) .................. 2-5
2.12 Control Systems Maintenance ....... 2-5
Fuel Systems .........................3-1
3.1 General ............................................... 3-1
3.2 Fuel System ........................................ 3-1
3.3 Diesel Generator Fuel System
(Optional) ........................................ 3-3
3.4 Fueling Instructions ........................ 3-3
3.5 Fuel System Maintenance ............... 3-4
Electrical Systems ................ 4-1
4.1 General ................................................4-1
4.2 DC System ...........................................4-1
4.3 12-Volt DC Panels ...............................4-4
4.4 AC System .........................................4-6
4.5 AC Main Distribution ..........................4-7
4.6 Battery Charger Operation ................4-8
4.7 Shore Power Connection ...................4-8
4.8 Generator (Optional) ..........................4-9
4.9 Electrical System Maintenance .........4-9
Plumbing System .................. 5-1
5.1 Fresh Water System ...........................5-1
5.2 Raw Water Washdown .......................5-2
5.3 Livewell ................................................5-3
5.4 Drainage ..............................................5-3
5.5 Plumbing System Maintenance .........5-5
Ventilation System ................6-1
6.1 Cabin Ventilation ................................6-1
6.2 Windshield Ventilation .......................6-1
6.3 Carbon Monoxide and Proper
Ventilation ........................................6-1
6.4 Bilge Compartment Ventilation .........6-1
6.5 Maintenance ........................................6-1
Exterior Equipment ............... 7-1
7.1 Deck .....................................................7-1
7.2 Cockpit ................................................7-3
7.3 Tower (Dealer Installed) .....................7-5