AquaCraft Miss Vegas Deuce - Manual (Page 11)

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MAINTENANCE
When you are through operating your boat for the day, be
sure to perform these basic maintenance procedures. This
will prolong the life of the Miss Vegas Deuce and help to
ensure trouble-free running.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Drain the tank of any remaining fuel. Add some after-run oil
to the engine to protect the internal parts. We recommend
removing the glow plug, opening the carburetor all the way,
and placing 10–12 drops of after-run oil down the barrel of the
carburetor. Place a rag over the glow plug hole and turn the
engine over with the starter. Repeat this step at least one more
time to make sure the inside of the engine is fully coated.
HULL MAINTENANCE
Remove the hatch cover. Open the radio box. Soak up any
excess water with a paper towel. Remove the driveshaft and
wipe away as much grease as you can. Spray the driveshaft
down with WD-40 and place it in a plastic bag until you
are ready to operate the boat again (See the Driveshaft
Maintenance section below). Wipe down the entire boat
with spray-on cleaner and a paper towel.
DRIVESHAFT MAINTENANCE
IT IS CRUCIAL that you remove the fl exible driveshaft and
lubricate it with AquaCraft Speed Grease cable lubricant
(AQUB9500) or some type of heavy-duty marine grade
cable grease at the beginning of each daily session and
again every 2-3 tanks. This exercise will require a 12mm and
14mm wrench.
1. Remove the canopy.
2. Use the 14mm wrench to hold the fl ywheel nut in place
while loosening the collet assembly with the 12mm wrench
as shown.
3. Gently pull the driveshaft out and wipe off any old grease.
4. Apply AquaCraft Speed Grease cable lubricant
(AQUB9500) or heavy-duty marine grade cable grease to
the driveshaft and reinsert it into the stuffi ng box. Slowly
rotate the driveshaft while gently pushing it back into place.
Be sure to leave about a 3mm [1/8"] gap minimum between
the drive dog and the stuffi ng box as shown.
5. Use the 14mm wrench to hold the fl ywheel steady while
tightening the collet assembly with the 12mm wrench as
shown. Make sure there is still a 3mm [1/8"] gap between
the drive dog and the stuffi ng box.