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8.4

SECTION 8 • REQUIRED INSPECTION, SERVICE & MAIN TE NANCE

290 Sundancer

3. INSPECTION, SERVICE AND

AINTENANCE PROTOCOL

A. BILGE AREA

Many of your boat’s systems have critical features

located in the bilge area. A thorough and organized

inspection of the bilge area will address many of

these critical features. For example, engine oil

leaks and fuel system leaks will show themselves

as contamination on the surface of the liquid

that remains in the bilge. When you see such

contamination, you should look for its source.

Once or twice a year, pump the bilge areas dry and

remove all loose dirt. Be sure that all the limber

holes are open. Limber holes are the openings in the

stringers that allow water to ﬂ ow from the outboard

areas of the bilge to the bilge sump.

Check the bilge pump ﬂ oat switch by moving it

manually. (See Fig. 4.1.2) The bilge pump should

start when the ﬂ oat switch is raised and should

stop when lowered. If it does not, ﬁ rst try resetting

the bilge pump breakers, if the pump will still not

run replace the ﬂ oat switch before using your boat.

The ﬂ oat switch should also move freely without

sticking, if it does not, have it serviced or replaced

before boating.

DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE SOLVENTS to clean any

part of the bilge.

Fumes can accumulate and can be the source of an

explosion.

! WARNING

Work on electrical wiring can create shock hazards

or sparks.

Always shut off battery switch, breakers and/or

pull fuses before checking electrical wiring or

connectors.

! WARNING

3. FUEL SYSTEM

• Inspect the entire fuel system for evidence of

leakage, including the fuel tank ﬁ ll lines and

vents. Any stain around a joint could be an

indication of a leak.

• Test all ﬁ ttings with a wrench to be sure they are

not loose, but do not forcefully overtighten the

ﬁ ttings.

• Clean fuel ﬁ lters and vent screens.

2. ENGINE

Engine failure or malfunction, when away from

shore, can be dangerous. Make certain you do the

following each time you use the boat:

• Wipe off the engine to remove accumulated

dust, grease and oil.

• Check all exposed nuts, bolts and screws for

tightness.

• Inspect the belts for wear. If they do not

require replacement, check and adjust the belt

tension according to the engine manufacturer’s

recommendation.

• Inspect engine wiring, and clean and tighten the

terminals on the engine electrical system.

• Clean and lubricate the battery cables.

• Add distilled water to the battery cells as

needed.

• Refer to your Engine Operator’s Manual for

additional engine maintenance requirements.

1. OIL

If there is oil contamination, look for leaks in engine

oil lines and engine gaskets. If parts of the bilge

have been stained by oil, the stain can be removed

using a bilge cleaner available from your dealer or

a marine store.

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