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Baja Performance 342 Owner's Manual
Summary of Performance 342
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Baja marine owner’s manual 342 p erformance owner’s manual part number: mrp 1813659 © baja marine corporation 2006 r speed changes you. Tm..
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B aja m arine c orporation , 2600 s ea r ay b lvd ., k noxville , tn 37914 f or information call 1-865-971-6270 or fax 1-865-971-6716 i nternet address : http :// www . Bajamarine . Com r speed changes you. Tm..
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I 342 performance ® congratulations on becoming the new owner of the world’s #1 performance boat. Baja ® marine corporation welcomes you into our worldwide and ever-expanding family of boating enthusiasts. The owner’s manual packet, to be kept on board your baja, gives you important information on t...
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Iii 342 performance ® i ntroduction 1. T his m anual the material within this manual and your owner’s manual packet: • gives you basic safety information • describes the features of your boat • describes the equipment on your boat • describes the fundamentals of boat use • contains service and maint...
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Iv 342 performance ® 6. H ull i dentification n umber (hin) the “hull identification number” located on the starboard side of the transom, is the most important identifying factor and must be included in all correspondence and orders. Failure to include it creates delays. Also of vital importance ar...
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V 342 performance ® r speed changes you. Tm. A bout y our e xpress l imited w arranty baja marine offers an express limited warranty on each new baja purchased through an authorized baja dealer. A copy of the limited warranty was included in your owner’s packet. If for any reason you did not receive...
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Vi 342 performance ® 342 p erformance o wner ’ s m anual • t able of c ontents i ntroduction 1. This manual ............................................................Iii 2. Your responsibilities ..............................................Iii 3. Sources of information ..............................
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Vii 342 performance ® 2. Engines and stern drive......................................4.2 a. Maintenance and service .............................4.2 b. Vibration and causes ...................................4.2 c. Impact to stern drive ....................................4.3 d. Propeller removal a...
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Viii 342 performance ® information in this publication is based upon the latest product specifications available at printing. Baja ® marine corporation reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in the colors, equipment, specifications, materials and prices of all models, or to ...
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342 performance ® 1.1 s ection 1 • s afety safe boating means: • knowing the limitations of your boat • following the "rules of the road" • keeping a sharp lookout for people and objects in the water • not boating in water or weather conditions that are beyond the boat's and the operator's capabilit...
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342 performance ® 1.2 s ection 1 • s afety 2. L egally m andated m inimum r equired e quipment the following equipment is the minimum required by the u.S. Coast guard for a boat 26' to less than 40' [7.9 meters to less than 12 meters] in length. Personal flotation devices (pfds): one coast guard app...
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342 performance ® 1.3 s ection 1 • s afety symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are dizziness, ears ringing, headaches, nausea, and unconsciousness. Get fresh air if anyone shows signs of carbon monoxide poisoning, and/or if carbon monoxide detector alarm sounds. A poisoning victim's skin often tur...
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342 performance ® 1.4 s ection 1 • s afety even strong swimmers can tire quickly in the water and drown due to exhaustion, hypothermia, or both. The buoyancy provided by a personal flotation device (pfd) will allow the person who has fallen overboard to remain afloat with far less effort and heat lo...
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342 performance ® 1.5 s ection 1 • s afety drugs and/or alcohol impair the operator's ability to control the boat safely. Death or serious injury can result from improper boat operation. ! Warning 6. A dditional r ecommended e quipment for s afe o peration in addition to legally mandated equipment, ...
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342 performance ® 1.6 s ection 1 • s afety when engine is running, keep passengers away from areas not designed for riding, such as seat backs, bow, gunwales, transom platform, front and rear decks and on sun pads. Passengers can fall overboard if not seated properly on the seats provided. ! Warning...
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342 performance ® 1.7 s ection 1 • s afety death or serious injury can result if you fail to observe these safety rules: • anyone who controls the boat must have taken a boating safety course and have been trained in the proper operation of the boat. • always operate the boat at speeds that will not...
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342 performance ® 1.8 s ection 1 • s afety the wind speed and wave height specified as the upper limit for your category of boat does not mean that you or your passengers can survive if your boat is exposed to these conditions. It is only the most experienced operators and crew that may be able to o...
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342 performance ® 1.9 s ection 1 • s afety shut engine off if an object is struck or if you run aground. Check for hull leaks and propulsion system damage, before restarting engine. Use hand pump if bilge pumps don't remove water. Boat very slowly, if you must proceed with a damaged propulsion syste...
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342 performance ® 1.10 s ection 1 • s afety skiing signals (fig. 1.10.1) divers flags (fig. 1.10.2) code alpha flag sport diver's flag red white blue white turn - arm raised, circle with index finger extended. Skier in water - extend one ski vertically out of water. Back to dock - pat top of head. C...
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342 performance ® 1.11 s ection 1 • s afety a. M edical e mergency you may be far from professional medical help when you are boating. At least two people on board your boat should be cpr certified, and should have taken a first aid course. Equip your boat with a first aid kit. B. W ater r escue a p...
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342 performance ® 1.12 s ection 1 • s afety e. C ollisions and l eaking in the event of collisions and leaking: • slow down or stop to reduce water intake, unless maintaining speed will keep the hole above water. • switch on bilge pump. • operate manual bilge pump, if the powered bilge pump can't ha...
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342 performance ® 1.13 s ection 1 • s afety ! Warning a wide variety of components used on this vessel contain or emit chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Examples include: • engine and generator exhaust • engine and generator fue...
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342 performance ® 1.14 s ection 1 • s afety notice it is illegal for any vessel to dump plastic trash anywhere in the ocean or navigable waters of the united states. ! Warning speed hazard- watch your wake. It might capsize a small craft. You are responsible for damage caused by your wake. ! Caution...
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342 performance ® 1.15 s ection 1 • s afety 20. N autical t erms abeam – object 90 degrees ( 90° ) to center line on either side of boat. Abaft – a point on a boat that is aft of another. Aft - toward the rear or stern of the boat. Beam - the maximum width of a boat. Bilge - the lowest part of the h...
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342 performance ® 1.16 s ection 1 • s afety 21. K ey to s ymbols on c ontrols & p rints these symbols may be found on your controls and gauges and/or used in this owner's manual. This page is to help you understand what the symbols mean. Propulsion system trim propulsion system trim bow up propulsio...
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342 performance ® 1.17 r speed changes you. Tm. 22. W arning l abel l ocations w arning l abel l ocations (f ig 1.17.1) located in owner’s packet california residents only the above warning is attached to the steering wheel prior to delivery of any boats sold in the state of california in accordance...
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342 performance ® 2.1 s ection 2 • g eneral b oat a rrangement ! Caution do not use cleats for lifting. 2. P assenger l ocations 1. When the boat is moving, all passengers must be on the seating provided or, if standing, holding on firmly. While the person at the wheel must alert passengers before a...
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342 performance ® 2.2 s ection 2 • g eneral b oat a rrangement 3. B asic b oat d imensions and c learances (u nited s tates s tandard s.A.E.) 342 p erformance s pecifications overall length .................................................................34'2" beam (width) .............................
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342 performance ® 2.3 s ection 2 • g eneral b oat a rrangement b asic b oat d imensions and c learances (m etric ) 342 p erformance s pecifications overall length..............................................................10.41 m beam (width)...........................................................
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342 performance ® 2.4 s ection 2 • g eneral b oat a rrangement 6. G eneral d eck l ayout general deck layout (fig. 2.4.1) fwd rear (aft) left (port) right (stbd) cleat cleat deck hatch shift/throttle controls steering wheel helm seat passenger seat glove box cleat cleat deck hatch aft seating anchor...
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342 performance ® 2.5 s ection 2 • g eneral b oat a rrangement 7. D escription of m ajor c ontrols a. G ear s hift and t hrottle c ontrol the shift/throttle control unit for the engine is activated by individual handles. (see figure 2.5.1) the shift handle must be in neutral position to start your e...
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342 performance ® 2.6 s ection 2 • g eneral b oat a rrangement c. T railer s witch the trailer switch (power tilt) is not to be confused with the power trim function. The trailer switch is to be used only when the engine is off. The trailer switch allows the drive unit to be raised for trailering, b...
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342 performance ® 2.7 s ection 2 • g eneral b oat a rrangement 8. I mportant g auges a. T achometer and h our m eter the tachometer (see figure 2.7.2) indicates the revolutions per minute (rpm) of the engine (it does not indicate the speed of the boat). Your engine operator's manual indicates the ma...
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342 performance ® 2.8 s ection 2 • g eneral b oat a rrangement i nserting the a ft r emovable n avigation / a nchor l ight ( l ocated at the s tern of the b oat ) (f ig 2.8.2) anchor light mast screw in type connector compression type connector deck anchor light fitting b. O il p ressure , w ater t ...
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3.1 342 performance ® s ection 3 • u sing y our b oat 1. P re -l aunch , l aunch and p ost - l aunch c hecklist listed below are the critical items you must check and do each time you use your boat. It does not list all of the necessary maintenance and service items required to keep your boat runnin...
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3.2 s ection 3 • u sing y our b oat 342 performance ® 3. F ueling the b oat the fuel fill cap is located on the port side of the boat (figure 3.2.1). Do not mistake the water tank fill and waste pump out caps for the gasoline fill cap. Refer to your engine manual for the proper grade of gasoline. B ...
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3.3 342 performance ® s ection 3 • u sing y our b oat • shut off gas burning appliances (gas stove, etc.). • close all hatches, doors, and keep engine compartment closed to prevent gasoline fumes from entering the cabin or cockpit area. • all passengers must leave the boat until it is refueled and e...
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3.4 s ection 3 • u sing y our b oat 342 performance ® • if there are passengers not wearing pfds, the pfds must be readily accessible. “readily accessible” means out of the storage bag and unbuckled. • all throwable flotation devices (cushions, rings, etc.) must be right at hand. 6. P assenger i nst...
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3.5 342 performance ® s ection 3 • u sing y our b oat it is recommended that the bilge blower run all the time the engine is running. 6. Place drive unit in full down/in position. 7. Put shift control lever into neutral; then for a: cold engine - move throttle lever forward to full open throttle, th...
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3.6 s ection 3 • u sing y our b oat 342 performance ® 10. S teering s ystems your baja ® may be will be equipped with one of two types of steering. Please refer to the owner’s packet for information on the steering system installed on your boat. A. H ydraulic s teering some baja ® boats may use a hy...
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3.7 342 performance ® s ection 3 • u sing y our b oat b. P ower s teering the power steering system is an enclosed push-pull cable that is hydraulically assisted (power steering) at the stern drive end (fig. 3.7.1). The cable and its connections to the steering wheel and to the out drive must be ins...
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4.1 342 performance ® s ection 4 • b ilge & u nderwater g ear 1. B ilge a. F uel & o il s pillage regulations prohibit discharging fuel or oily waste in navigable waters. Discharge is defined as any action which causes a film, sheen or discoloration on the water surface, or causes a sludge or emulsi...
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4.2 342 performance ® s ection 4 • b ilge & u nderwater g ear 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...
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4.3 342 performance ® s ection 4 • b ilge & u nderwater g ear c. I mpact to s tern d rive the stern drive can be damaged by impact, either while trailering or boating. To minimize the possibility of impact damage while trailering, keep the stern drive raised to the trailering position. The hydraulic...
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4.4 342 performance ® s ection 4 • b ilge & u nderwater g ear f. Install the thrust washer, propeller, continuity washer, thrust hub, propeller nut retainer and the propeller nut onto the shaft (figure 4.3.3). G. Place a block of wood between the gear case and the propeller (figure 4.4.1) and torque...
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342 performance ® 5.1 s ection 5 • f uel s ystem 1. F uel s ystem section 3 • using your boat contains important fueling information. Take time to read all the fuel related information in the owner’s manual. The 342 performance standard gasoline fuel system consists of a 185 gallon fuel tank, fuel t...
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342 performance ® 5.2 s ection 5 • f uel s ystem 2. F ueling p recautions certain precautions must be carefully and completely observed every time a boat is fueled, even with diesel fuel. Diesel fuel is nonexplosive but it will burn. A. S tatic e lectricity and the f uel s ystem there is a danger th...
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342 performance ® 5.3 s ection 5 • f uel s ystem • electrical equipment, including blowers – power off. • doors, hatches – closed. • smoking material – extinguished. • inboard tanks – grounded. • filler pipe – marked gas or diesel. • fuel nozzle – in contact with filler pipe to prevent static sparks...
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342 performance ® 6.1 r speed changes you. Tm. S ection 6 • e lectrical s ystems 1. E lectrical s ystems d irect c urrent (dc) the 12 volt direct current (dc) electrical system (similar to that in your car or truck) derives its power from the battery. An engine-driven alternator keeps the battery in...
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342 performance ® 6.2 s ection 6 • e lectrical s ystems r speed changes you. Tm. Protective terminal covers, such as rubber boots on electrical connections, must be in place when engine is operating or when working in the engine compartment. Jumper cables are not ignition-protected. Do not use jumpe...
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342 performance ® 6.3 s ection 6 • e lectrical s ystems r speed changes you. Tm. Zinc anodes require replacement about every six months, if the boat is operated in salt water. In fresh water, the zinc anodes can be replaced about once a year. If the anodes deteriorate more rapidly than this, there i...
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342 performance ® 6.4 s ection 6 • e lectrical s ystems r speed changes you. Tm. D rive p ump (f ig . 6.4.1) trailer trim blue/white red green/white 14 a wg red 14 a wg green 14 a wg blu e 14 a wg purpl e trailer limit switch to ground block to engine starter 8 awg black 8 awg red 100 amp note: this...
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342 performance ® 6.5 s ection 6 • e lectrical s ystems r speed changes you. Tm. I gnition s witch (fig. 6.6.1) note: this drawing contains information proprietary to baja marine corp. Any unauthorized disclosure, use, or reproduction is expressly prohibited, unless written permission of baja to eng...
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6.7 342 performance ® r speed changes you. Tm. S witch p anel w ire i nformation (fig 6.7.1) plug 7 breaker panel 2 - way deutsch dtp series plug plug dtp06-2s secondary lock ws-2s 4 - way deutsch dtp series plug plug dtp06-4s plug 6 breaker panel 8 - way deutsch dt series receptacle receptacle dt04...
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6.8 342 performance ® r speed changes you. Tm. Stereo amp 16 brn/grn 16 dark blue 16 pur/grn 16 tan/blu-grn 16 yel/red-grn 16 tan/grn 16 lt blu/grn 7 8 4 5 6 2 3 16 gry/grn fuel gauge port volt gauge port oil temp gauge port tach gauge stbd oil temp gauge stbd tach gauge stbd volt gauge stbd water t...
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342 performance ® 7.1 s ection 7 • o ptions & a ccessories 1. O ptions & a ccessories l ocations figure 7.1.1 shows the location of some of the components. Take time to walk through your boat, locate the features, and become familiar with their operation and maintenance. Standard & optional equipmen...
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342 performance ® 7.2 s ection 7 • o ptions & a ccessories 2. A utomatic f ire e xtinguisher s ystem (o ption ) the 342 performance may be equipped with an automatic fire extinguisher system located aft of the engine on the transom. In the event of a fire, the heat sensitive automatic head will rele...
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342 performance ® 7.3 s ection 7 • o ptions & a ccessories bimini top or sunshade must not be used when the vessel speed exceeds 45 mph. Damage to boat or bimini may occur. Removing or installing canvas on the water can be difficult since rough water or wakes can cause you or your passengers to lose...
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342 performance ® 7.4 s ection 7 • o ptions & a ccessories refer to owner's manual packet for instructions and warranty information on depth finder. 8. S tereo s ystem your 342 performance comes with a clarion cmd4 am/fm stereo package from marine audio. Clarion's cm design eliminates the need for a...
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342 performance ® 7.5 s ection 7 • o ptions & a ccessories c. V acu f lush ® h ead (o ption ) the vacuflush ® head utilizes a head system breaker on the main distribution panel. The foot pedal at the base of the toilet opens a mechanical seal and vacuum forces waste through the opening in the bowl t...
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8.1 342 performance ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance item required maintenance/service reference source before every use after first 20 hours every 25* or 50 hours every 50* or 100 hours every 6 mos. Or annually battery check water level owner’s manual p. 6.1 • • • bi...
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8.2 342 performance ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance s ummary g uide f or i nspection , s ervice and m aintenance *use in salt water or other severe operating conditions requires shorter maintenance/service intervals **may not be on your boat item required maintenance...
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8.3 342 performance ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance 2. U seful s ervice i nformation owner home port boat name registration number state hull serial number warranty registration date engine make & model serial number gear make & reduction ratio serial number propelle...
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8.4 342 performance ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance 3. I nspection , s ervice and m aintenance p rotocol a. B ilge a rea 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 m...
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8.5 342 performance ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance • check your first aid kit, making certain it is complete and that the items in it have not passed an expiration date. • check the signaling equipment and emergency flares. Make sure all items are within their expir...
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8.6 342 performance ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance 5. F itting o ut a fter s torage a. F uel s ystem check the entire fuel system for loose connections, worn hoses, leaks, etc. And repair. This is a primary safety precaution. Check fuel lines for damage and make sur...
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8.7 342 performance ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance • check fuel lines for damage and/or leaks. Make sure that they do not come into contact with moving parts. • check carbon monoxide detector to see if operational 6. S ecurity c onsiderations be conscious of the sec...
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8.8 342 performance ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance 8. Q uick r eference c hecklist as the owner/operator of a baja ® boat, you are responsible for the safe operation of your boat and the safety of your passengers. Always be sure that required documents, navigational...
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8.9 342 performance ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance q uick r eference c hecklist ( cont ’ d ) *if engine fails to start, refer to the engine owner’s manual for further troubleshooting procedures b. P reparing to d epart and a fter l aunching g eneral 1. Bilge/engine ...
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8.10 342 performance ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance c. D eparting g eneral 1. Passengers/crew ................................................... Safely seated with pfds on or immediately accessible 2. Lines, fenders and anchor ..................................... ...
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8.11 342 performance ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance q uick r eference c hecklist ( cont ’ d ) 3. Ignition .................................................................... Once the motor is cooled down, turn the ignition keys counter clockwise to stop the engine....
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8.12 342 performance ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance 9. A fter m arket e quipment c hecklist any safety or operational equipment added to your boat after delivery should be checked for seaworthiness and proper working condition. Use the area below to list any equipme...
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8.13 342 performance ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance 10. M aintenance l og follow the recommended maintenance listed on pages 1 & 2 of this section and keep a record of this and all maintenance performed on your boat. Date maintenance description engine hours.
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8.14 342 performance ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance m aintenance l og (c ont ’ d ) date maintenance description engine hours.
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9.1 342 performance ® s ection 9 • c are & r efinishing your new boat has been designed to provide you with years of enjoyment and satisfaction. In order to maintain the factory new appearance of your boat, we recommend the use of yacht bright ™ products designed specifically for pleasure boats. Fol...
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9.2 s ection 9 • c are & r efinishing 342 performance ® • minor scratches and deeper stains that do not penetrate the gelcoat may be removed by light sanding and buffing. 4. P ermanently m oored or d ocked b oats if permanently moored in salt water or fresh water, your boat will collect marine growt...
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9.3 342 performance ® s ection 9 • c are & r efinishing the fabric should be cleaned regularly before substances such as dirt, pollen, etc. Are allowed to accumulate on and become embedded in the fabric. The fabric can be cleaned without being removed from the installation. Simply brush off any loos...
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I ndex 342 p erformance ® i ndex a accessories. See options & accessories locations b bilge 4.1 blower 4.2 maintenance 4.2, 8.4 pump 4.1 boarding 3.3 breakers. See electrical systems c canvas 7.2, 9.2 carbon monoxide 1.2 certifications ce (common european) mark iv clearances 2.2 d diving 1.10 dockin...
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