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410 Convertible

Cleaning the sea strainer

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Turn off the generator.

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Close the generator water intake valve.

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Open the top of the strainer and remove the screen.

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Thoroughly ﬂush the screen and the inside of the strainer
to remove foreign matter.

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Lubricate the seal.

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Reassemble the strainer making sure that all fasteners are
tight.

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Open the intake valve.

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Start the generator and inspect the strainer for leaks.

The generator fuel system is equipped with a water separating
fuel ﬁlter and operates much like the fuel system for the main
engines. Please refer to the Fuel System chapter for more
information on generator fuel system.

You also should read the generator owner’s manual for de-
tailed information on the safe operation and maintenance of
the generator.

GENERATOR  ENGINES  PRODUCE  CARBON
MONOXIDE WHICH  IS  A  LETHAL, TOXIC  GAS
THAT  IS  COLORLESS  AND  ODORLESS.    IT  IS  A
DANGEROUS  GAS THAT WILL  CAUSE  DEATH
IN  CERTAIN  LEVELS.    ONLY  OPERATE THE
GENERATOR  IN WELL VENTILATED  AREAS  AND
NEVER  OPERATE THE  GENERATOR WHILE YOU
ARE SLEEPING.

4.5 Bonding System

Your boat is equipped with a bonding system that intercon-
nects all underwater hardware and thru-hull ﬁttings to ensure
that they are of the same electrical potential.   Zinc anodes are
attached to the bonding system at the transom, trim tabs and
propeller shafts.  The Zinc anodes deteriorate before the other
metals, thereby protecting the underwater water metals from
galvanic corrosion or stray electrical current.  Since the zincs
are sacriﬁcial, it is important to monitor them and replace the
zincs when they have deteriorated to 50 - 75% of their original
size.   The bonding system is connected to the DC ground and

the earth ground wire for the AC electrical system. It provides
a path to the safety earth ground in the event of a fault in the
shore earth ground connection and when the boat is away from
the dock.

4.6 Electrical System Maintenance

12-Volt DC Electrical System Maintenance

At least once a year, spray all exposed electrical components
behind the helm and in the plugs, with a protector.  Exterior
light ﬁxture bulbs should be removed and the metal contact
areas coated with a non-water soluble lubricant like petroleum
jelly or silicone grease.  The sockets should be sprayed with a
protector.  Care must be taken not to get any oil or petroleum
jelly on the glass portion of the bulbs as this will cause the bulb
to overheat and burn out.

WHEN REPLACING LIGHT BULBS IN MARINE LIGHT
FIXTURES, ALWAYS USE A BULB WITH THE SAME
RATING AS THE ORIGINAL. USING A DIFFERENT
BULB COULD CAUSE THE FIXTURE TO OVERHEAT
AND MELT OR SHORT CIRCUIT.

Check all below deck wiring to be sure it is properly supported,
that the insulation is sound, and that there are no loose or cor-
roded terminals. Corroded terminals should be thoroughly
cleaned with sandpaper, or replaced, tightened securely and
sprayed with a metal and electrical protector. Inspect all
engine wiring.

Check the electrolyte level in the batteries regularly and add
distilled  water  as  necessary.    If  the  batteries  are  frequently
charged by the automatic battery charger, the electrolyte level
will have to be checked more often. The correct ﬂuid level in
the cells is usually approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch above the
plates.  If ﬂuid is needed, ﬁll to the proper level with distilled
water.

Do not over ﬁll!

Please note that some batteries are

sealed and cannot be ﬁlled.

Keep the battery tops clean and dry. Dirt and water can con-
duct electricity from one post to the other causing the battery
to discharge.

The battery posts should be kept free of corrosion.  Remove
the cables and clean the posts and cable clamps with a battery
post cleaner or sandpaper as required.  Coating the battery posts
and cable clamps with petroleum jelly or silicone grease will
protect them and reduce corrosion.  Battery cables, both hot and
ground, must be replaced when they show signs of corrosion or
fraying.  Deteriorated cables cause a considerable voltage loss
when high currents are drawn, as for starting the engine.