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    Get Rescue Ready: Inflatable Rubber Boats, Outboard Motors, and Trailers

    The weather people are forecasting up to 20 named storms this season. While the high winds and hurricanes are bad enough, the storm surge with its deadly

    flooding is a big challenge too. There will not be enough boats to do the work that will be left behind

    in the storms’ wake, so firefighters cannot afford to have any downtime when it comes to this valuable resource. This article will cover many inspection and

    maintenance points to help ensure your water response to your community and keep you from needing to be rescued yourself.

    Inspection of Outboard Motor

    The fairing is the outer cover of the powerhead and is designed to allow air in to cool the engine and keep water out. Check the general condition of the

    gasket located at the bottom of the fairing. Check the general condition of the gasket located at the bottom of the fairing.

    Make sure the fairing is free of cracks and locks securely.

    Check the fuel system, including the fuel filter. Check for cracked or corroded fuel tanks, leaking fuel line fittings, cracked fuel primer bulbs, and

    maintain at least 10% top space in the fuel cell. Ethanol fuels should be avoided as they will soften rubber parts.

    Check for water in the fuel.

    Check that the throttle and shift controls move freely.

    Check the integrity of the cross member and mounting brackets. Check the propeller. Lubricate the drive shaft.

    Note that the engine can be 4-cycle or 2-cycle. Check the oil as needed.

    After use, flush the engine cooling system with water.