4 • b, Ection, Ilge – Baja Marine Outlaw 40 User Manual

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Except for checking the operation of the bilge pump

using the On position, leave the switch in the Off

(aUTO) position. In the Off (aUTO) position, when

the bilge liquid is deep enough to activate the float

switch, the bilge pump turns on and pumps out the

bilge liquid until the float switch drops and shuts

off the pump.

If the liquid level in the bilge is higher than

normal and the bilge pump empties the bilge

when you use the ON switch, the float switch

is not operating properly. Have it checked

immediately. If the ON switch does not operate

the pump, DO NOT use the boat until the

problem is corrected.

The emergency high water bilge pump and float

switch are wired to the high water bilge alarm.

should the pump be activated by water in the sump,

the alarm will sound. If alarm sounds, immediate

attention to the engine room is required.

Maintenance

Frequently inspect the area under the float switches

to ensure they are free from debris and gummy

bilge oil. To clean, soak in heavy duty bilge cleaner

for 10 minutes, agitating several times. Check

for unrestricted operation of the float. Repeat the

cleaning procedure if necessary.

Inspect the bilge pump intakes and keep them

free of dirt or material which may impede the

flow of water through the pump.

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To prevent buildup of gasoline fumes to the

explosive level in the engine compartment, the bilge

blowers must be run for at least four (4) minutes

before starting the engine and kept running at all

times when the engine is running to insure that

there will be adequate ventilation when you are

moving slowly. The blowers may also remove

deadly carbon monoxide (CO) which may be in the

bilge.

Run blowers when using the generator

or engine.

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Engine failure away from shore can be dangerous.

you must follow the recommended maintenance

schedule to best ensure trouble-free operation of

your engine and stern drive.

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some vibration is to be expected in your boat

because of the action of the engines and the

propeller. But excessive vibration indicates

conditions which must be promptly corrected to

avoid damage. The following are some conditions

which may cause vibrations.

• Weeds, ropes, fishing lines, nets or your own trailing

lines can become wrapped around the propeller

and/or shaft, causing vibration and loss of speed.

always stop the boat, make sure it is clear to the rear,

and then reverse the propeller after going through

a weedy area to unwrap and clear away any weeds

which may have accumulated. If this doesn’t clear

the entanglement, and you can’t anchor or moor

the boat in shallow water to get to the stern drive in

the water, the boat will have to be taken out of the

water.

• a badly damaged or distorted propeller or shaft is

an obvious cause of vibration. Run at slow speed to

shore. REPlaCE IMMEDIaTEly.

• If the engine mounts fail and the engine can contact

the hull while it is running, vibration will be felt. Run

at slow speed to shore. REPlaCE IMMEDIaTEly.

EXPLOSION/FIRE HAzARD – Run blower at least

four (4) minutes before starting engine or generator.

Check bilge and engine compartment for fumes.

WARNING

Do not allow obstructions to interfere with bilge blower

or ventilation intake operation. Engine performance

may be adversely affected.

WARNING