899883192 - Valiant

Table of Contents
Section 5 - Maintenance
Section 5 - Maintenance
Owner/Operator Responsibilities........................ 66
Dealer Responsibilities....................................... 66
Maintenance....................................................... 66
Do‐It‐Yourself Maintenance Suggestions........... 67
Inspection........................................................... 67
Maintenance Schedule—Inboard Models........... 68
Routine Maintenance....................................68
Scheduled Maintenance................................68
Maintenance Log................................................ 69
Engine Oil........................................................... 70
Checking.......................................................70
Filling.............................................................70
Changing Oil and Filter.................................71
Engine Oil Drain Pump..................................71
Changing the Oil Filter..................................72
Transmission Fluid.............................................. 72
Checking While the Engine is Warm ............ 72
Checking While Engine is Cold .................... 73
Changing ...................................................... 73
Engine Coolant................................................... 73
Checking.......................................................73
Filling.............................................................74
Changing ......................................................75
Battery................................................................ 75
Multiple EFI Engine Battery Precautions.......75
Cleaning the Flame Arrestor............................... 76
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve (PCV)
..................................................................... 77
Changing ................................................ 77
Cleaning The IAC Muffler................................... 77
Water‐Separating Fuel Filter............................... 78
GEN III Models..............................................79
Removal ................................................. 79
Installation .............................................. 80
Lubrication.......................................................... 80
Throttle Cable................................................80
Transmission Linkage...................................81
Serpentine Drive Belt.......................................... 82
Checking ...................................................... 82
Replacing Belt and/or Adjusting Tension ..... 82
Flushing The Power Package............................. 83
Horizon Models ............................................ 83
The Boat Out of the Water ........................... 85
The Boat In the Water .................................. 86
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