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Baja Marine
Owner’s Manual
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Owner’s Manual Part Number: MRP 1813657
© Baja Marine Corporation 2006
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w elCoMe Congratulations on becoming the new owner of • Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) ® the world’s #1 performance boat. Baja Marine Information: This section of your Owner’s Corporation welcomes you into our worldwide and Manual Packet contains information from the ever-expanding family of boating enthusiasts. manufacturers of equipment installed on your boat. Examples include the engine, engine The Owner’s Manual Packet, to be kept on control and steering system. Throughout boa
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THIs PagE InTEnTIOnally lEfT Blank ® ii H2X
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i C ntrodu tion • Red cross 1. This Manual • State Boating Offices The material within this manual and your Owner’s Manual Packet: • yacht Club Contact your dealer or the Boat/U.s. foundation at • gives you basic safety information 1-800-336-2628 • Describes the features of your boat Outside of north america, contact your boat dealer • Describes the equipment on your boat and/or your governmental boating agency for • Describes the fundamentals of boat use assistance. • Contains service and
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i ntroduCtion Baja Marine Corporation participates extensively 6. h ull i DT en ifica Tion n uMber (hin) in the american Boat and yacht Council which is a The “Hull Identification Number” located on the nonprofit organization that develops and publishes starboard side of the transom, is the most important voluntary standards and recommended practices for identifying factor and must be included in all boat and equipment design, construction, service, correspondence and orders. f ailure t
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R TM. Speed changes you. a T bou Your e xpress l M i T i eD WTY arran Baja Marine offers an Express limited Warranty on other equipment or accessories carrying their own each new Baja purchased through an authorized individual warranties, nor does the l imited Warranty Baja dealer. a copy of the limited Warranty was cover engines, parts or accessories not installed by included in your owner’s packet. If for any reason Baja Marine. The limited Warranty does not cover you did not receiv
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H2X o wner ’S Manual • t aBle F o ContentS i nTroDucTio n s T ec ion 2 • General b oa T a rranGM e en T 1. This Manual ............................................................iii 1. Docking/lifting/Trailering .....................................2.1 2. your Responsibilities ..............................................iii 2. Passenger locations ...........................................2.1 3. sources of Information ...........................................iii 3. Basic Boat Dimensio
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H2X o wner ’S Manual • t B a le oF ContentS s ecTion 5 • f uel s YT s e M s T ec ion 8 • r D equire i nspecTion , s viceer , & MainTenanc e 1. fuel system .........................................................5.1 2. fueling Precautions .............................................5.2 1. summary guide for Inspection, service and a. static Electricity and the fuel system ..........5.2 Maintenance ......................................................8.1 B. general: ......................
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® Information in this publication is based upon the latest product specifications available at printing. Baja Marine Corporation reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in the colors, equipment, specifications, materials and prices of all models, or to discontinue models. Should changes in production models ® be made, Baja Marine is not obligated to make similar changes or modifications to models sold prior to the date of such changes. Owner’s Manual H2X Printed in
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SC e tion 1 • SF a ety SAFE boating means: 1. s TY afe l abels s afety precautions are given throughout this • knowing the limitations of your boat manual and labels are mounted at key locations • following the "Rules of the Road" throughout the boat. This safety information advises the owner/operator and passengers of imperative • keeping a sharp lookout for people and objects safety precautions to follow when operating and/or in the water servicing equipment. • n ot boating in water or
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SeCtion 1 • SF a ety The dashboard contains an indicator light for the 2. l eGall Y MD an a TeD MM ini M u automatic fire extinguishing system. The light will be ON when the ignition is on and indicates that the system is r equireD e M quip enT ready. If the light goes out while the ignition is on, the Consult your national or state boating law system has discharged. enforcement agency. When discharge occurs, immediately shut down all The following equipment is the minimum required by
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SeCtion 1 • SF a ety Dangerous concentrations of carbon monoxide will be areas where fresh air can circulate. Do not use such present if: devices where there is no noticeable air movement, especially in the cabin, when anchored, moored or docked. • the engine exhaust systems leak; • Do not idle engine without moving boat for more than • a nearby vessel's engine is running 15 minutes at a time. • insufficient fresh air is circulating where people are • Inspect the exhaust system regularly.
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SeCtion 1 • SaFety (FIG. 1.4.3) f lotation a id (Type III) – vest is 5. l vinG ifesa e M quip T en designed so conscious wearers can turn face up; often designed for ! WARNING comfort while engaged in sports such as skiing. Have all passengers and the operator wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) at all times when boating. When someone is overboard, it can be too late to Throwable Devices (Type IV) – (FIG. 1.4.4) have them put on a PFD. horseshoe buoys, ring buoys and buoyant cushio
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SeCtion 1 • SaFety Pliers (regular, vise-grip, and tongue & groove) 6. a DDiTional r MM eco D en eD Wrenches (box, open-end, allen, adjustable) e M quip T en for s afe o pera Tion socket set (metric or U.s. standard as appropriate) In addition to legally mandated equipment, the following items are necessary for safe boating Electrical tape and duct tape especially if your boat is out of sight of land. Hammer • first aid kit Utility knife • Visual distress signals for day and night • s
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SeCtion 1 • SaFety • The number of seats does not indicate how H2X CE OPTION CERTIFICATION PLATE many people a boat can safely carry in poor (INTERNATIONAL) (EXAMPLE) (FIG. 1.6.2) weather and rough water. BAJA MARINE CORP. • a bove idle speed, all passengers must be H2X seated on the seats provided. 0609 MAXIMUM + = 6 510 kg H2X DOMESTIC CERTIFICATION PLATE (EXAMPLE) (FIG. 1.6.1) C = 365 kw MAXIMUM CAPACITIES 6 PERSONS OR 1600 LBS. 9. p oWer c aciTY ap 1600 POUNDS, PERSONS, GEAR The en
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SeCtion 1 • SF a ety The operator must always be alert to approaching boats In addition: (from the rear, right and left sides, as well as those ahead). In addition, the operator must be on the lookout • s tability may be substantially reduced if for people in the water, partially submerged debris, and equipment is added above the deck. other navigational hazards such as rocks, sand bars, and dangerous currents, to name a few. • Stability is substantially reduced by loose fluids or weigh
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SeCtion 1 • SF a ety D. sheltered waters • If a lightning storm approaches, the safest action is to Maximum speed: 15 knots (18 mph) dock and disembark. If you cannot return to shore, Maximum wave height: 0.5 meters (1.5 feet) have passengers go inside the cabin and remain Boat use is limited to small lakes, rivers and there until the storm passes. canals. • l ightning seeks a ground when it strikes. The your H2X boat is Design Category C. best protection is a properly grounded lightnin
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SeCtion 1 • SaFety b. s G kiin ! WARNING Shut engine off if an object is struck or if you run ! WARNING aground. Skiers must wear an approved PFD. Check for hull leaks and drive line damage, before restarting engine. Use hand pump if bilge pumps don't remove water. • anyone who water skis must know how to swim. Boat very slowly, if you must proceed with a damaged • never drive the boat directly behind a water skier. drive line. at 22 knots (25 m.p.h.), it takes only 5 seconds to overtak
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SeCtion 1 • SaFety Faster - Thumb pointed up or palm up, move hand up • Do not water ski in congested areas. and down. • k eep the boat and skier away from navigation markers. Speed OK - Raise arm and form a circle with thumb and index finger. • stay well clear of other boats and skiers. Stop - Raise arm with palm vertical and facing 15. e MerGencY s T i ua Tions forward. Prevention is the safest approach. We hope that you are Turn Right - Extend right arm out from body to the never invol
