899883192 - Valiant
899883192 - Valiant
899883192 - Valiant
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Section 3 - On the Water<br />
Safe Boating Suggestions....................................44<br />
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.............. 45<br />
Good Ventilation.............................................. 45<br />
Poor Ventilation .............................................. 46<br />
Basic Boat Operation (Non‐DTS Models)............ 46<br />
Launching and Boat Operation..................... 46<br />
Operation Chart.......................................... 46<br />
Starting and Stopping the Engine................. 47<br />
Starting the Engine..................................... 47<br />
Stopping the Engine....................................48<br />
Throttle‐Only Operation.................................48<br />
Freezing Temperature Operation..................48<br />
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump...........................48<br />
Basic Boat Operation (DTS Models).................... 48<br />
Launching and Boat Operation..................... 48<br />
Operation Chart.......................................... 48<br />
Starting and Stopping the Engine................. 49<br />
Starting the Engine..................................... 49<br />
Stopping the Engine....................................50<br />
Throttle‐Only Operation.................................50<br />
Freezing Temperature Operation..................51<br />
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump...........................51<br />
Protecting People in the Water.............................51<br />
While You Are Cruising....................................51<br />
While Boat Is Stationary.................................. 51<br />
High‐Speed and High‐Performance Operation.... 52<br />
Passenger Safety in Pontoon Boats and Deck<br />
Boats.................................................................... 52<br />
Boats Having An Open Front Deck..................52<br />
Boats With Front‐Mounted, Raised Pedestal<br />
Fishing Seats...................................................52<br />
Wave and Wake Jumping.................................... 53<br />
Impact with Underwater Hazards......................... 53<br />
Conditions Affecting Operation.............................54<br />
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear)<br />
Inside the Boat.............................................. 54<br />
The Bottom of the Boat................................. 54<br />
Cavitation...................................................... 54<br />
Ventilation..................................................... 55<br />
Elevation and Climate................................... 55<br />
Getting Started..................................................... 55<br />
20‐Hour Break‐In Period............................... 55<br />
After Break‐In Period.....................................55<br />
End of First Season Checkup....................... 56<br />
Section 4 - Specifications<br />
Cruising RPM....................................................... 58<br />
Fuel Requirements...............................................58<br />
Fuel Ratings.....................................................58<br />
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasoline<br />
(USA Only).......................................................58<br />
Gasoline Containing Alcohol........................... 58<br />
Engine Oil.............................................................59<br />
Engine Specifications...........................................60<br />
Inboard 5.7 MPI with Emissions Control....... 60<br />
Inboard 6.2 MPI with Emissions Control....... 61<br />
Horizon 5.7 with Emissions Control.............. 62<br />
Horizon 6.2 with Emissions Control.............. 62<br />
Engine Specifications...........................................63<br />
Fluid Specifications.............................................. 64<br />
Engine...........................................................64<br />
Transmission.................................................64<br />
Section 5 - Maintenance<br />
Owner/Operator Responsibilities..........................66<br />
Dealer Responsibilities.........................................66<br />
Maintenance.........................................................66<br />
Do‐It‐Yourself Maintenance Suggestions.............67<br />
Inspection.............................................................67<br />
Maintenance Schedule—Inboard Models............ 68<br />
Routine Maintenance.................................... 68<br />
Scheduled Maintenance................................68<br />
Maintenance Log..................................................69<br />
Engine Oil.............................................................70<br />
Checking....................................................... 70<br />
Filling.............................................................70<br />
Changing Oil and Filter................................. 71<br />
Engine Oil Drain Pump..................................71<br />
Changing the Oil Filter.................................. 72<br />
Transmission Fluid............................................... 72<br />
Checking While the Engine is Warm............... 72<br />
Checking While Engine is Cold........................73<br />
Changing......................................................... 73<br />
Engine Coolant.....................................................73<br />
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