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(d) Start engine. After engine has reached operating temperature, shut down and change

oil if necessary

(e) Check propeller shaft alignment

15.3 Stepping The Mast

CAUTION: Ensure that there is no possibility of contact with overhead electric power wiring,

telephone lines or other obstructions when lifting and stepping the spar, as damage or fatal

injury may result.

(a) Good maintenance and preparation of the spar and rigging ensure a trouble-free

season. Lay the mast on several supports at 8-9’ on centre. Wash and inspect from top to

bottom.

(b) Check all sheaves on masthead for excessive wear or abrasion. Lubricate all moving

parts so that halyards will run freely. Inspect all halyards for wear, abrasions, broken strands

from end to end and replace if necessary.

Check mast collar for deterioration of the rubber

Use a leather glove while inspecting wire halyards to prevent injury to your hands. Inspect all

standing rigging carefully for broken wire strands, cracked swage terminals, scratches, cracks,

nicks or dents on rod rigging. Inspect all cotter pins on furling gears. Inspect all clevis pins to

be certain they are properly pinned and taped and will not damage sails or halyards. If any

problems arise, consult your CS dealer.

Inspect the leading and trailing edges of spreaders for any signs of fatigue or cracking.

Test all mast lights with a portable 12V battery and label all wires at mast base accordingly.

Tie all running rigging together and secure the entire bundle to the spar at the goose neck. Tie

all standing rigging together and secure the wires in proper order to the spar to avoid crossing

wires when hoisting mast.

Back-off all turnbuckles and lightly grease the threads of the turnbuckle screws. If turnbuckle

threads have tape or paint adjustment marks , DO NOT remove the marks or alter the position

by adjusting the turnbuckles unevenly.

Ensure that the locating bolts are in place in the mast step. They are normally in #1 and #3

holes.

It is advisable to double check all the above procedures.

positioning of sling)

Install the sling inside the standing and running rigging so it will not crush the rigging and mark