Legend Gen X Series, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL For your new boat package ...

Page 2: ...r of the transom or on the starboard side pontoon near the stern back BOAT package information Owner _____________________________________________________________________________________ Date Purchased______________________________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________________________________ Dealer _____________________...

Page 3: ... Boats equipped with full stand up tops 8 mercury outboard 9 Operation Break in procedure 9 Cowl removal Engine fuse safety cord and dip stick locations engine bolts thumb screws 10 loading your boat 11 12 model series features 13 Utility single console 13 Full windshield pontoon 14 Boat features 15 Trolling motor operation battery locations 15 Bow panel switches bilge pump 16 Livewell location an...

Page 4: ... a horizontal position alongside your trailer Make sure it is securely locked into place with the handle away from the vehicle for increased turning room Nuts and Bolts Visually inspect all nuts and bolts for tightness tighten if necessary Locking clip Winch strap Safety chain High quality boats deserve high quality trailers That s why we choose Shoreland r as our exclusive supplier for our Legend...

Page 5: ...er cannot enter To check the hub lubricant level press on the edge of the spring loaded piston If you can move or rock the piston the hub has sufficient grease Tie Downs Your boat must be properly supported by the trailer Your boat must also stay positioned on the trailer while towing This is accomplished by securing the boat to the trailer with tie downs The black rubber coated hook goes on the b...

Page 6: ...per depth and for under surface obstacles LAUNCHING YOUR BOAT simple checklist p before launching p Did you get a current weather report p Is the hull drain plug installed p Are electrical system and navigation lights working p Is the battery fully charged p Are fluid levels OK p Have you pumped all water out of the bilge p Is all required safety equipment emergency supply of food and water on boa...

Page 7: ...at when making a left or right turn your trailer does not strike any obstruction such as trees vehicles or even people Be sure to inspect where you will be launching your boat Appropriate speeds should be utilized at all times when towing a trailer When reversing with a trailer slower is always better Tip Place your hand at the bottom of your steering wheel while reversing Move your hand in the di...

Page 8: ...ep into the boat one at a time Once in passengers not helping load gear should be seated Position passengers and gear so that the load is balanced evenly Leaving the dock Make sure you are aware of your surroundings as you maneuver away from the dock Remove mooring lines and secure them inside your boat Maneuver away from the dock at idle speed When all pre departure checks are completed you can l...

Page 9: ...the instructions in the engine manual for more detailed information about the power trim controls The power trim feature allows you to raise or lower the angle of the outboard to affect the boat s angle while underway Boat trim while underway greatly affects boat performance and efficiency General information The power trim control switch is on the control lever handle A good practice is to get un...

Page 10: ...e red neutral lock lever to engage or click into place when moving from forward to reverse or reverse to forward MerCury OuTBOArD Break IN procedure 4 stroke 1 for the first hour of operation allow the engine warm up for 30 60 seconds run the engine at varied throttle settings 2 minutes at a time between 2500 and 3500 rPM or half throttle 2 for the 2nd hour of operation run the engine at varied th...

Page 11: ...ten all engine bolts on remote models and thumb screws on tiller motors even if a motor lock has been installed ImportaNt Note It is important to schedule a 20 hour inspection and keep up with routine service as per the maintenance schedule in your Mercury manual Dipstick fuses Handle located on back Lever located on front of motor Turn counter clockwise to release Pull towards boat and lift cover...

Page 12: ...oading your boat it is common courtesy to prepare your boat for loading away from the ramp especially during busy periods Shut engine off Flip the bench fold top Remove any obstacles before trimming to avoid damage to outboard Advance slowly onto trailer keep the bow nose between the bunks and accelerate onto the trailer Attach the winch strap and safety chain LOADING YOUR BOAT 1 2 3 ...

Page 13: ...hions seats etc must be securely stowed at all times especially for trailering Tops and related canvas pieces must also be stowed and secured 5 Ensure that your outboard is in proper position for trailering If equipped with a transom saver follow installation instructions below For further instructions on how to install a travel cover and a full stand up top refer to page 20 Ensure that your outbo...

Page 14: ... 151 AngLer SHOwn Battery Battery storage area navigation Lights Bilge Pump Drain Plug Drain Plug Livewell Livewell fuel Tank storage area Livewell Drain Livewell Drain fuel Tank fish Depth finder front Storage switches Circuit Breakers navigational Lights Bilge Pump Livewell ...

Page 15: ...love Box In floor rod storage Side storage front Livewell Built In fuel Tank fuel Tank storage area Battery storage area Change room Sundeck fuel Cap Portable Ladder Anchors Livewell Drain fish Depth finder gauges gauges switches Circuit Breakers navigation Lights Bilge Pump Livewell Horn switches Circuit Breakers navigation Lights Horn 12 volt outlet full WINdshIeld 18 XCALIBur SHOwn Anchor Light...

Page 16: ...shaft and lift the motor up The motor is ready to connect to the power source Loosen depth collar by turning the knob handle and slide the depth collar to desired length stowing your trolling motor deploying your trolling motor Check that the motor is secured to the boat before deploying while lifting rotate the shaft until the lower unit is aligned with the locking cradle Pull up on the release h...

Page 17: ... white anchor light is on indicating that you are stationary or anchored in low light conditions switches BILGE PUMP The bilge pump switch may be used to turn the pump on or off Only run the pump until it no longer expels water Do not run the bilge pump dry Trolling motor plug in The trolling motor plug in is located at the front of the boat Utility models Pro Classic models Gen X models Select Po...

Page 18: ...responds to your boat The water will rise in the livewell until it reaches the top of the overflow protection pipe 4 To control the aerator spray Use the flow adjustment tap 5 Turn off the livewell pump once the livewell is full and your are done 6 Turn pump on every few minutes to refresh water Note If equipped with a horn you still require a manual sending device according to Canadian Coast Guar...

Page 19: ...le sitting on it lift up the handle located on the right hand side underneath the seat base and move your seat in either direction 5 To slide your seat forward or backward lift up the handle located on the front underneath your seat base and push or pull 6 To incline the back of your seat lift up the swivel located on the left hand side of the seat base and lean backward On deluxe captain s chairs...

Page 20: ...ed at strategic intervals in your cover These snaps prevent unwanted release while underway To release them simply roll from the front of the snap to the back while lifting up roll from back to the front to put back on Snap down stern snaps Snap down stern snaps Snap down stern Snap down bow snaps Snap down bow snaps Overlay cockpit cover and begin snapping all windshield snaps Snap down all remai...

Page 21: ...nto place Pull back tubular stability bars and insert locking clip into place Snap down front windshield snaps and tighten tension strap Zip rear enclosure until fully closed unhook rear tubular stability bars Pull front and middle tubular stability bars forward loosen tension strap Tension strap Locate rear enclosure and snap all available rear snaps unzip storage boot and stow Locate Side aft cu...

Page 22: ...g motors to outboards we ve got you covered Engine All internal lubricated parts contained within the engine including Pistons Piston Rings and Pins Connecting Rods Connecting Rod Bearings Crankshaft Crankshaft Main Bearings Camshaft Camshaft Bearings Cam Followers Timing Chain or Belt Timing Chain Cover Timing Gears Timing Guides and Tensioners Rocker Arms Rocker Shafts Cylinder Head Valves Valve...

Page 23: ...ables Seals and Gaskets in conjunction with a failure of a listed component only Controls Throttle Assembly Remote Control Starter Choke Primer Switch Starter Stop Switch Trim Tilt Switch and Ignition Switch Shift Throttle Cables Shift Control Box Shift Interrupter Switch Turbocharger Supercharger factory installed only Turbocharger Supercharger Housing when damaged from within and all internal lu...

Page 24: ...efish Ontario P0M 3E0 Phone 705 866 2821 Fax 705 866 2616 Email sales legendboats com Legend is a division of For your nearest dealer call the Legend Hotline 1 800 461 4050 or visit our website at www legendboats com ...