Baja Marine 245 manuel d'utilisation

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    Baja Marine Owner ’ s Manual 245 P erformance Owner ’ s Manual Part Number: MRP 1813653 © Baja Marine Corporation 2005 R Speed changes you. TM.[...]

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    B aja m arine c orPora tion , 2600 S ea r a y B l vd ., K noxville , tn 37914 f or informa tion call 1-865-971-6270 or f ax 1-865-971-6716 i nternet addreSS : httP :// www . Bajamarine . com R Speed changes you. TM.[...]

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    i 245 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. T h e O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l P a c k e t , t o b e k e p t o n board your Baja, gives you important information on the features of your[...]

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    ii 245 Performance ® THIS P AGE INTENTIONALL Y LEFT BLANK[...]

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    iii 245 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 maintenance information Y ou must learn t[...]

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    iv 245 Performance ® 6. h ull i DenTifica Tion n uMber (hin) The “Hull Identication Number” located on the starbo ard side of the trans om, is the most impo rtant identifying factor and must be included in all correspondence and orders. Failure to include it creates delays. Also of vital importance are the engine serial numbers and part num[...]

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    v 245 Performance ® R Speed changes you. TM. a bouT Y our e xpress l iMiTeD W arranTY Baja Marine offers an Express Limited W arranty on each new Baja purchased through an authorized Baja dealer . A copy of the Limited W arranty was included in your owner ’s packet. If for any reason you did not receive a copy of the Limited W arranty , please c[...]

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    vi 245 Performance ® 245 P erformance o wner ’ S m anual • t aBle of c ontentS i nTroDucTion 1. This Manual ............................................................iii 2. Y our Responsibilities .............................................. iii 3. Sources of Information ...........................................iii 4. Dealer Responsibilit[...]

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    vii 245 Performance ® s ecTion 5 • f uel s YsTeM 1. Fuel System......................................................... 5.1 2. Fueling Precautions ............................................. 5.2 A. Static Electricity and the Fuel System .......... 5.2 B. General: ........................................................ 5.2 C. Before and Durin[...]

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    viii 245 Performance ® Information in this publication is based upon the latest product specications available at printing. Baja ® Marine Corporation reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in the colors, equipment, specications, materials and prices of all models, or to discontinue models. Should changes in producti[...]

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    245 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 capability • Never boating when the op[...]

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    245 Performance ® 1.2 S ection 1 • S afety 2. l eGall Y M anDa TeD M iniMuM r equireD e quipMenT Consult your national or state boating law enforcement agency . The following equipment is the minimum required by the U.S. Coast Guard for a boat less than 26' [7.9 meters] in length. Person al Flotatio n Devices (PFDs): One Coast Guard approve[...]

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    245 Performance ® 1.3 S ection 1 • S afety Dangerous concentrations of carbon monoxide will be present if: • there is an exhaust leak • a nearby vessel's engine is running • insufcient fresh air is circulating where people are present • fumes move from the rear of the boat into the cockpit and cabin area Figure 1.3.1 gives examp [...]

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    245 Performance ® 1.4 S ection 1 • S afety Even strong swimmers can tire quickly in the water and drow n due to exha usti on, hyp other mia, or both. The buoyancy provided by a personal otation device (PFD) will allow the person who has fallen overboard to remain aoat with far less effort and heat loss, extending survival time necessary to[...]

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    245 Performance ® 1.5 S ection 1 • S afety 6. a DDiTional r ecoMMenDeD e quipMenT for s afe o pera Tion In addition to legally mandated equipment, the following items are necessary for safe boating especially if your boat is out of sight of land. • First aid kit • V isual distress signals for day and night use (required in some areas; consul[...]

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    245 Performance ® 1.6 S ection 1 • S afety 9. p oWer c ap aciTY The engine options available for your boat have been selected as the best suited for general use for this size boat. Do not install an engine larger than the largest option available. Y our boat will be difcult to handle and will be less stable. Y our B aj a ® h as bee n equ ip [...]

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    245 Performance ® 1.7 S ection 1 • S afety 1 1. M ainT ain c onTrol On the water there are no marked trafc lanes, no traf c sign s or light s, and bo ats hav e no turn si gnals or brakes. The boat operator must keep her or his attention focused not only on what's ahead but what's on the left, right and behind the boat. Observe th[...]

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    245 Performance ® 1.8 S ection 1 • S afety D. Sheltered waters Maximum speed: 15 knots (18 mph) Maximum wave height: 0.5 meters (1.5 feet) Boat use is limited to small lakes, rivers and canals. Y our 245 Performance boat is Design Category C. The wind speed and wave height specied as the upper limit for your category of boat does not mean tha[...]

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    245 Performance ® 1.9 S ection 1 • S afety 14. W a Ter s por Ts a. s WiMMinG • Do not permit anyone to swim from a moving boat, or a boat with an engine running. • Many localiti es prohibit swimmi ng from boats except in designated areas. • Make sure boat's engine is turned off and the stern drive, if equipped, is fully down before al[...]

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    245 Performance ® 1.10 S ection 1 • S afety Faster - Thumb pointed up or palm up, move hand up and down. Speed OK - Raise arm and form a circle with thumb and index nger . S t o p - Raise arm with palm vertical and facing forward. T urn Right - Extend right arm out from body to the right. T urn Left - Extend left arm out from body to the left[...]

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    245 Performance ® 1.1 1 S ection 1 • S afety D. f looDinG , s W aMpinG anD c apsizinG In the event of ooding, swamping or capsizing: • T ry to shut off engines, generators and blowers before leaving the boat. • Have everyone put on Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs). • Account for all who were on board. • If the boat is oating stay [...]

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    245 Performance ® 1.12 S ection 1 • S afety f . G rounDinG In the event of running aground: • Check for leaks. If water is coming in, sto p the intake of water before attempting to get the boat free. • Inspect for damage to the hull, propulsion and steering systems. • Determine if the tide, wind and current will drive the boat harder agrou[...]

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    245 Performance ® 1.13 S ection 1 • S afety 18. e nvironMenT al c onsiDera Tions The following warning is offered for boats sold in the State of California in accordance with California Heath & Safety Code §§ 25249.5-.13: a. f uel anD o il s pillaGe Regulations prohibit discharging fuel or oily waste in navigable waters. Discharge is de[...]

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    245 Performance ® 1.14 S ection 1 • S afety 19. 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 hull on the inside where uids collect. [...]

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    245 Performance ® 1.15 S ection 1 • S afety 20. 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 PROPULSION SYSTEM TRIM BOW DOWN TRIM T AB TRIMM[...]

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    245 Performance ® 1.16 S ection 1 • S afety THIS P AGE INTENTIONALL Y LEFT BLANK[...]

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    245 Performance ® 1.17 R Speed changes you. TM. 21. W arninG l abel l oca Tions w arning l aBel l oca tionS (f ig 1.17.1) 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 with California Health and Safety Code §§ 25249.5-.13 Replaces NMMA ca[...]

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    245 Performance ® 1.18 R Speed changes you. TM. THIS P AGE INTENTIONALL Y LEFT BLANK[...]

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    245 Performance ® 2.1 S ection 2 • g eneral B oa t a rrangement ! CAUTION Do Not use cleats for lifting. 2. p assenGer l oca Tions 1. When the boat is moving, all passengers must be on the seating provided or , if standing, holding on rmly . While the person at the wheel must alert passengers before any sudden or erratic boat mov em en t, s u[...]

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    245 Performance ® 2.2 S ection 2 • g eneral B oa t a rrangement 3. b asic b oa T D iMensions anD c learances (u niTeD s T a Tes s T anDarD s.a.e.) 245 Performance s pecifica Tions Overall Length ................................................................. 24'5" Overall Length (w/ drive down)........................................[...]

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    245 Performance ® 2.3 S ection 2 • g eneral B oa t a rrangement b asic b oa T D iMensions anD c learances (M eTric ) 245 P erformance S Pecifica tionS Overall Length..............................................................7.44 m Overall Length (w/ drive down).....................................7.65 m w/std. Swim Platform...................[...]

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    245 Performance ® 2.4 S ection 2 • g eneral B oa t a rrangement 6. G eneral D eck l a YouT GENERAL DECK LA YOUT (FIG. 2.4.1) FWD REAR (AFT) LEFT (PORT) RIGHT (STBD) Navigation Light (Bow) Cleat Deck Hatch Gauges Steering Wheel Helm Seat Passenger Seat Inspection Plate Aft Bench Seat Engine Hatch Cleat Cleat Navigation / Anchor Lt. (Stern) Cleat [...]

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    245 Performance ® 2.5 S ection 2 • g eneral B oa t 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 engine. Moving the shift handle forward engages[...]

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    245 Performance ® 2.6 S ection 2 • g eneral B oa t a rrangement c. T railer s WiTch The trailer switch (Power T ilt) is not to be confused with the Power T rim 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, beaching and launching. T o operate, press an[...]

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    245 Performance ® 2.7 S ection 2 • g eneral B oa t a rrangement 8. i Mpor T anT 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). Y our Engine Op er ato r' s Ma nu al i nd ica te s th e m axi mu m fu ll throttle RPM[...]

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    245 Performance ® 2.8 S ection 2 • g eneral B oa t a rrangement 9. n a viGa Tion anD a nchor l iGhTs Navigation lights must be on while underway from sunset to sunrise or in conditions of reduced vis ibi lit y . "Un der way " me ans the boat is no t doc ke d or at anchor . Trolling or drifting with engine of f is considered "under[...]

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    3.1 245 Performance ® S ection 3 • u Sing y our B oa t 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 running properly . These other items are found in Se[...]

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    3.2 S ection 3 • u Sing y our B oa t 245 Performance ® 3. f uelinG The b oa T The fuel ll cap is located on the port side of the boat (Figu re 3.2. 1). Do not mist ake th e wate r tank ll and waste pump out caps for the gasoline ll cap. Refer to your engine manual for the proper grade of gasoline. b efore f uelinG • Fuel during daylig[...]

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    3.3 245 Performance ® S ection 3 • u Sing y our B oa t • Shut of f 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 engine is safely started. • There must[...]

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    3.4 S ection 3 • u Sing y our B oa t 245 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 otation devices (cushions, rings, etc.) must be right at hand. 6. p assenGer i nsTrucTion anD l oca Tion • Ev er yo n[...]

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    3.5 245 Performance ® S ection 3 • u Sing y our B oa t 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, then return to about 1/4 throttle. In cold weath[...]

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    3.6 S ection 3 • u Sing y our B oa t 245 Performance ® 3. If yo u ar e l ea v in g the boa t for more than two hours, turn battery switches OFF (Fig. 3.6.1) ( fig . 3.6.1) 10. s TeerinG s YsTeM The steering system is an enclosed push-pull cable that is hydraulically assisted (power steering) at the stern drive end (Fig. 3.6.2). THE CABLE AND ITS[...]

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    4.1 245 Performance ® S ection 4 • B ilge & u nder w a ter g ear 1. b ilGe a. f uel & o il s pillaGe Regulations prohibit discharging fuel or oily waste in navigable waters. Discharge is dened as any ac ti on w hi ch ca u se s a l m , s he en o r d is co l or at i on on the water surface, or causes a sludge or emulsion beneath the [...]

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    4.2 245 Performance ® S ection 4 • B ilge & u nder w a ter g ear Except for checkin g the operation of the bilge pump using the ON position, leave the switch in the OFF (AUT O) positio n. In th e OFF (AUT O) positi on, whe n the bilge liquid is deep enough to activate the oat switch, the bilge pump turns on and pumps out the bilge liquid [...]

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    4.3 245 Performance ® S ection 4 • B ilge & u nder w a ter g ear c. i Mp acT To s Tern D rive The stern drive can be damaged by impact, either whi le tr ai le ri ng or b oa ti ng . T o min im iz e th e p os si bi li ty of impact damage while trailering, keep the stern drive raised to the trailering position. The hydraulic system used to rais[...]

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    4.4 245 Performance ® S ection 4 • B ilge & u nder w a ter 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 the propeller nut to recommended man[...]

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    245 Performance ® 5.1 S ection 5 • f uel S yStem 1. f uel s YsTeM Section 3 • Using Y our Boat contain s important fueling information. T ake time to read all the fuel related information in the owner ’s manual. Th e 2 45 P er fo r ma nc e stan d ar d gaso l in e fuel s ys te m consists of a 37 gallon fuel tank, fuel tank vent, an anti-sipho[...]

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    245 Performance ® 5.2 S ection 5 • f uel S yStem 2. f uelinG p recauTions Ce r ta in pr ec aut i on s mus t be ca r ef ull y and com ple t el y observed every time a boat is fueled, even with diesel fuel. Diesel fuel is nonexplosive but it will burn. a. s T a Tic e lecTriciTY anD The f uel s YsTeM There is a danger that static electricity can ig[...]

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    245 Performance ® 5.3 S ection 5 • f uel S yStem • Elec tric al equi pmen t, inc ludi ng blow ers – pow er off. • Doors, hatches – closed. • Smoking material – extinguished. • Inboard tanks – grounded. • Filler pipe – marked GAS or DIESEL. • Fue l no zz le – in c ont ac t wi th  ll er p ipe to p rev en t static sparks.[...]

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    245 Performance ® 5.4 S ection 5 • f uel S yStem THIS P AGE INTENTIONALL Y LEFT BLANK[...]

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    245 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-driv en alternator keeps the battery in a charged condition. The battery voltage is [...]

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    245 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 US E ju mp er ca bl es in th e e ng in e c om pa rt me n[...]

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    245 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 wate r . In fresh water , the zinc anodes can be replaced about once a year . If the anodes deteriorate more rapidly than this, there is probably a stray current problem within t[...]

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    245 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 BLUE 14 A WG PURPLE TRAILER LIMIT SWITCH TO GROUND BLOCK TO ENGINE ST ARTER 8 AWG BLACK 8 AWG RED 100 AMP Note: This drawing contains information proprietary to Baj[...]

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    245 Performance ® 6.5 S ection 6 • e lectrical S yStemS R Speed changes you. TM. d rive P umP w / K-P lane t rim t aBS (fig. 6.5.1) TRAILER TRIM BLUE/WHITE RED GREEN/WHITE TRAILER LIMIT SWITCH TO GROUND BLOCK TO 75 AMP BREAKER 8 A WG BLACK 8 A WG RED 100 AMP PORT T AB STBD T AB 14 A WG BLUE 14 A WG RED 14 A WG GREEN TO GROUND BLOCK TO 75 AMP BRE[...]

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    245 Performance ® 6.6 S ection 6 • e lectrical S yStemS R Speed changes you. TM. i gnition S witch (fig. 6.6.1) TO ENGINE RUN CIRCUIT 16 A WG PURPLE/BLACK 16 A WG PURPLE/BLACK LANY ARD STOP SWITCH B EXHAUST 12 A WG RED TOEXHAUST BREAKER FROM IGNITION SWITCH ( I ) 16 A WG PURPLE/BLACK TO ENGINE B RUN OFF I B S ST ART 16 A WG YEL/RED TO ST ARTER S[...]

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    6.7 245 Performance ® S witch P anel w ire i nforma tion (fig. 6.7.1) H ORN BILG E NA V/ANC L T S BLOW ER CO U RT L TS ENGINE L T CABI N L T S ENGINE HA TC H STEREO ACC ACC ACC DEPT H FINDER EXHAUS T (156) SPLASH PROOF CONNECTOR RECEPT ACLE (250) HEA T SEALED QUICK SLIDE RECEPT ACLE HEA T SEALED 14-16 NO RING TERMINAL D C A PLUG 4 12 AWG ORANGE # [...]

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    245 Performance ® 7.1 S ection 7 • o PtionS & a cceSSorieS 1. o pTions & a ccessories l oca Tions Figure 7.1.1 shows the location of some of the components. T ake time to walk through your boat, locate the features, and become familiar with their operation and maintenance. ST ANDARD & OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT LOCA TIONS (FIG. 7.1.1) Item L[...]

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    245 Performance ® 7.2 S ection 7 • o PtionS & a cceSSorieS 2. a uToMa Tic f ire e xTinGuisher s YsTeM (o pTion ) Th e 245 P er fo r ma n ce m ay b e equipped with an automatic fire extinguisher system located aft of the engine on th e tr an so m. I n t he ev en t of a re , th e h eat sen sitive automatic head will release the extinguishan[...]

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    245 Performance ® 7.3 S ection 7 • o PtionS & a cceSSorieS a. c anv as c are anD M ainTenance See Sec tion 9, page 9. 2, for in stru ctio ns on the ca re and maintenance of your canvas. b. T railerinG W iTh c anv as T o trailer your boat with the cockpit cover installed, you must install a mooring cover over the cockpit cover with tie down s[...]

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    245 Performance ® 7.4 S ection 7 • o PtionS & a cceSSorieS 8. h eaD s YsTeMs Y our Baja ® is available with 2 diff erent head system options. Below is a description of each option. Y ou should be aware of which option(s) your boat is equipp ed with and read the sections per tainin g to it. The Owner ’s Manual Packet in your boat contains [...]

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    8.1 245 Performance ® S ection 8 • r equired i nSPection , S er vice , & 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 ANNUALL Y Battery Check water level Owner ’ s Manual p. 6.1 • • • Bilge Area Clean and check Owner [...]

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    8.2 245 Performance ® S ection 8 • r equired i nSPection , S er vice , & m aintenance s uMMar Y G uiDe f or i nspecTion , s er vice 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/SERVICE REFERENCE SOURCE BEFORE EVERY U[...]

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    8.3 245 Performance ® S ection 8 • r equired i nSPection , S er vice , & m aintenance 2. u seful s er vice i nforMa Tion OWNER HOME PORT BOA T NAME REGISTRA TION NUMBER ST A TE HULL SERIAL NUMBER W ARRANTY REGISTRA TION DA TE ENGINE MAKE & MODEL SERIAL NUMBER GEAR MAKE & REDUCTION RA TIO SERIAL NUMBER PROPELLER SIZE P ART NUMBER SHAF[...]

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    8.4 245 Performance ® S ection 8 • r equired i nSPection , S er vice , & m aintenance 3. i nspecTion , s er vice 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 many of these critical features. For ex[...]

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    8.5 245 Performance ® S ection 8 • r equired i nSPection , S er vice , & m aintenance • Check your rst 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 expiration dates. • Inspect the anchor ,[...]

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    8.6 245 Performance ® S ection 8 • r equired i nSPection , S er vice , & 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. Ch ec k fuel l in es fo r da ma ge a nd ma ke s ur e t ha t th ey do not come in [...]

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    8.7 245 Performance ® S ection 8 • r equired i nSPection , S er vice , & m aintenance • Check fuel lines for damag e and/or leak s. Make sure that they do not come into contact with moving parts. • Check Carbon Monoxide detector to see if operational 6. s ecuriTY c onsiDera Tions Be conscious of the security of your boat. Always rem ov e[...]

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    8.8 245 Performance ® S ection 8 • r equired i nSPection , S er vice , & 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 equipment and Coast Guard required safet[...]

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    8.9 245 Performance ® S ection 8 • r equired i nSPection , S er vice , & m aintenance q uick r eference c hecklisT ( conT ’ D ) *I f en g in e fa i ls t o st a rt , re f er t o t he E ng i ne O wn e r’ s Ma n ua l fo r f ur th er tr ou bl e sh oo ti n g pr oc e du re s b. p rep arinG To D ep arT anD a fTer l aunchinG G eneral 1. Bilge/En[...]

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    8.10 245 Performance ® S ection 8 • r equired i nSPection , S er vice , & m aintenance c. D ep arTinG G eneral 1. Passengers/Crew ................................................... Safely seated with PFDs on or immediately accessible 2. Lines, Fenders and Anchor ..................................... Stowed b oa T s YsTeMs 1. T rim T abs ...[...]

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    8.1 1 245 Performance ® S ection 8 • r equired i nSPection , S er vice , & 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. 4. Engine Operation ..................[...]

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    8.12 245 Performance ® S ection 8 • r equired i nSPection , S er vice , & m aintenance 9. a fTer M arkeT e quipMenT c hecklisT Any safe ty or opera tiona l equip ment add ed to your boat after deliver y shoul d be checke d for seawo rthin ess and proper working condition. Use the area below to list any equipment and the proper operating cond[...]

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    8.13 245 Performance ® S ection 8 • r equired i nSPection , S er vice , & 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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    8.14 245 Performance ® S ection 8 • r equired i nSPection , S er vice , & m aintenance M ainTenance l oG (c onT ’ D ) Date Maintenance Description Engine Hours[...]

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    9.1 245 Performance ® S ection 9 • c are & r efiniShing Y our 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 Y acht Bright ™ products designed specically for pleasure boats. Fol low ing p rop er b erg lass mai nt[...]

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    9.2 S ection 9 • c are & r efiniShing 245 Performance ® • Minor scratches and deeper stains that do not penetrate the gelcoat may be removed by light sanding and bufng. 4. p erManenTl Y M ooreD or D ockeD b oa Ts If permanently moored in salt water or fresh water , your boat will collect marine growth on its bottom. This will detract fr[...]

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    9.3 245 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 of f any loose dirt, particles, etc.; hose down and cle[...]

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    9.4 S ection 9 • c are & r efiniShing 245 Performance ® T his P age i nTenTionall y l efT B lank[...]

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    i ndex 245 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 Builder ’ s Plate 1.6 C Canvas 7.2, 9.2 Carbon Monoxide 1.2 Certications CE (Common European) Mark iv NMMA (National Marine Manufacturers Assoc.) iv Clearanc[...]

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    i ndex 245 P erformance ® T his P age i nTenTionall y l efT B lank[...]