245 Bowrider • Owner’s Manual
Supplement
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!
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Engine & Accessory Guidelines & Literature
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Your boat’s engine and accessories were selected to provide optimum performance and service.
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Installing a different engine or adding accessories may affect your boat’s running trim.
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If you choose to install a different engine or add accessories that may affect your boat’s running trim, have a
trained marine technician perform a safety inspection and handling test before using your boat again.
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The engine and accessories on your boat have their own manuals
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Read these manuals before using the engines
and accessories.
Unless noted otherwise, all engine and accessory literature referred to in this Owner’s Manual Supplement is
included in your owner’s packet.
While the topics listed below may be included in this Owner’s Manual Supplement and in the Sport Boat Owner’s
Manual, always refer to the engine manual first for specific information on these important subjects:
Propeller
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Keep the propeller in good repair and at the correct pitch for your particular situation.
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A slightly bent or nicked propeller will adversely affect the performance of your boat.
BEFORE starting or working on your engine(s), read the engine manual.
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BEFORE using the accessories on your boat, read the accessory manuals.
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BEFORE storing your boat, refer to your engine and accessory manuals for storage/winteriza-
tion instructions.
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Certain modifications to your boat WILL result in cancellation of your warranty protection.
ALWAYS check with your dealer BEFORE making any modifications to your boat.
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Engine Break-in Procedure
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Engine Starting and Stopping
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Gear Shifting
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Fuel and Oil Recommendations
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Engine Maintenance
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Engine Storage/Winterization
ENGINE DAMAGE HAZARD!
The factory standard propeller may not be the best for your particular boat and load condi-
tions. Refer to the engine manual for engine RPM ratings. The engine should reach, but not
exceed its full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied.
Immediately contact your local Bayliner dealer if:
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The engine cannot reach its full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied, or;
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The engine exceeds its full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied.
CAUTI ON
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