CAUTION
Always hand tighten the shaft log
hose clamps. Tightening clamps
too tight will damage the packing
material and the shaft, ultimately
leading to system failure.
4. Check the rubber coupling, it should be
watertight. If leakage is apparent, tighten
hose clamps. If hose is damaged, or the
leak persists, refer the problem to your
Rampage Yachts dealer.
CHECK FUEL SYSTEM LINES AND
CONNECTIONS FOR LEAKS
1. Check all lines and connections at the
fuel tanks, and at the generator and
engines.
WARNING
DO NOT operate the engines when
fuel leaks have been detected. All
fuels are combustible. Repair any
leak before starting the engine or
the generator.
2. Tighten any connection that may be
leaking. If problem persists, or fuel lines
are damaged, refer the problem to your
Rampage Yachts dealer.
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CHECK BATTERY CHARGE
1. Turn MASTER BATTERY switch on.
2. Move the battery test switch to “1” to
check the starboard engine cranking bat-
tery, and to “2” to check the port engine
cranking battery.
3. Move the test switch to “3” to check on
the auxiliary batteries.
4. When you have checked all the batter-
ies, turn the test switch to the “OFF”
position.
Every 50 Hours
CLEAN SEAWATER STRAINERS
Refer to “Check Strainers” in “Before Every
Use.”
CLEAN FRESHWATER FILTER
IMPORTANT
Freshwater system must be com-
pletely drained before attempting to
service filter.
1. Grab filter housing at bottom and
unscrew from cover.
2. Remove screen from housing and flush
with clean water. Use a brush to remove
any sediment.
6-5
45 Sportfish Series
3. Return screen to housing bottom, and
reattach bottom to housing cover.
INSPECT RUDDER TIE BAR
1. Check tie bar at each end for loose hard-
ware and damaged or missing cotter
pins. Tighten and replace as needed.
2. Check cylinder where it attaches to tie
bar for loose hardware. Tighten as need-
ed.
3. Check connecting arm at rudder shaft for
looseness. Tighten as needed.
4. Check rudder shaft setscrew for loose-
ness or damage. Tighten or replace as
needed.
5. Check hydraulic lines for leaks.
CHECK RUDDER DRIPLESS
COLLARS FOR LEAKS
1. Check rudder shaft at shaft log for signs
of leakage. Turn the steering wheel to
actuate the rudder hydraulics. There
should be no water entry.
2. If leakage is apparent, adjust the shaft
log hose clamps.
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