Four Winns 378 VISTA Owner's Manual

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378 VISTA OWNERS MANUAL ...

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FOUR WINNS L.L.C., 925 Frisbie Street, Cadillac, MI 49601 Phone (231) 775-1343 WARRANTY REGISTRATION TRANSFER REQUEST Original Owner Name & Address: ___________________________________________________ ___________________...

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NAME / ADDRESS CHANGE FORM Name & Address: ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ _______________________________________________...

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Four Winns L.L.C. 925 Frisbie Street Cadillac, MI 49601 Attn: Customer Service Department. Four Winns L.L.C. 925 Frisbie Street Cadillac, MI 49601 Attn: Customer Service Department. Four Winns L.L.C. 925 Frisbie Street Cadillac, MI 49601 Attn: Custom...

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378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual Preface Page 1 ™ 378 ™ 378 This manual will acquaint you with the use and maintenance of your new Four Winns boat. This manual also provides special information critical to the safety of the passengers, and longevit...

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Preface Page 2 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Congratulations on your new boat purchase and welcome to our boating family! We want your boating experience to be the most enjoyable possible. The more you know about your new boat, the more you�...

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378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual Preface Page 3 ™ 378 ™ 378 162 DIMENSIONAL DATA A. LOA B. BEAM C. KEEL TO W/S SHELF D. TOTAL HEIGHT E. TRANSOM ANGLE F. DEAD RISE G. OB TRANSOM HEIGHT H. BRIDGE CLEARANCE I. COCKPIT HEIGHT STERN J. COCKPIT HEIGHT H...

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Preface Page 4 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 LABEL LOCATIONS The NMMA Yacht Certification plate and various warning labels are placed at different locations on your 378 Vista™ for your safety. Additional warnings for fuel leakage, blower o...

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378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual Preface Page 5 ™ 378 ™ 378 CAPACITY & WARNING LABELS NMMA Yacht Certification Plate WARNING GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE -CHECK ENGINE BILGE COMPARTMENT FOR GA...

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Preface Page 6 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Sling Location Labels Ensure slings are in proper location as indicated by the sling label location. Failure to do so may result in permanent hull structure damage and will invalidate the hull str...

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378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual Preface Page 7 ™ 378 ™ 378 Oil Discharge Plate DISCHARGE OF OIL PROHIBITED THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT PROHIBITS THE DISCHARGE OF OIL OR OILY WASTE INTO OR UPON THE NAVI- GABLE WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES...

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Preface Page 8 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Rotating Propeller - Helm Warning Label Rotating Propeller - Ladder Warning Label Leaking Fuel Warning Label Gasoline Vapor-Blower Warning Label ...

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378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual Preface Page 9 ™ 378 ™ 378 No Ventilation - Do Not Store Fuel Warning Label Prevent Falls Overboard Warning Label Carbon Monoxide - Swim Platform & Lounging Area Warning Label Shore Power Inlet Warning Label ...

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Preface Page 10 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Carbon Monoxide Warning Label Carbon Monoxide - Canvas Warning Label Carbon Monoxide - Cabin Doors Warning Label ...

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378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual Preface Page 11 ™ 378 ™ 378 I. Winning Edge Sticker J. NMMA Certified Sticker K. Flush Out Warning Label (Optional) ...

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Page 1 Table of Contents378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................. 1 A - 1 ...

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Table of Contents Page 2 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 G. Inspection ........................................................................................................ 6 H. Operation ......................................................

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Page 3 Table of Contents378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 WARRANTY AND SERVICE ...................................................................................................................... 1 D - 1 FOUR WINNS WARRANTY POLICY ..............

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Table of Contents Page 4 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 CONTROL SYSTEMS ............................................................................................................................... 1 F - 1 GENERAL ............................

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Page 5 Table of Contents378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 FUEL SYSTEMS ....................................................................................................................................... 1 I - 1 GASOLINE FUEL SYSTEMS...........

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Table of Contents Page 6 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 INTERIOR EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................................ 1 L - 1 GALLEY EQUIPMENT ...................

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Page 7 Table of Contents378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 N - 4 EXTERIOR UPHOLSTERY CARE ............................................................................... 6 A. Cleaning Vinyl ..........................................................

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Table of Contents Page 8 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 PRELAUNCH AND UNDERWAY ............................................................................................................... 1 S - 1 LAUNCH AND CRUISE CHECKLIST .................

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Section A Page 1 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 A - 1 GENERAL Before starting the boat, become familiar with all of the various systems and related operations. Be sure all necessary safety equipment is on-board. Know the “Rules of the Road...

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Section A Page 2 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Lightning will seek a ground when it strikes. Avoid con- tact with metal parts such as bow rails, control handle, or windshield. A - 7 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL Please keep in mind that along with the f...

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Section A Page 3 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Figure A1: 378V Helm Station 2. For gasoline engines, turn key switch to START po- sition and hold until engine starts. DO NOT hold in START position for more than ten seconds. 2b. For diesel ...

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Section A Page 4 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 NOTICE Priming is not necessary for EFI engines. Refer to the engine owner’s manual for additional information. C. Warm Engine Starting 1. Move shifter levers to the neutral detent position an...

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Section A Page 5 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 NOTICE DO NOT stop engine at speeds above idle or “speed up” engine while turning off ignition. En- gine damage could result. A - 10 GROUNDING AND TOWING If the boat should become disa...

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Section A Page 6 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 In addition, many federal agencies publish recreational maps, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Forest Service, the National Park Service, and the Ten- nessee Valley Authority. Addr...

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Section A Page 7 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Good Samaritan boater offering good faith assistance, and absolves a boater from any civil liability arising from assistance given. A - 15 DISCHARGE OF OIL The Federal Water Pollution Control Act...

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Section B Page 1 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 B - 1 GENERAL As the owner/operator of the boat, you are responsible for assuring that all required safety equipment is aboard. You should also consider supplying additional equipment as needed f...

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Section B Page 2 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 PFD Type III, Wearable (Figure B3) allows the wearer to place themselves in a vertical or slightly backward position. It does not turn the wearer. It maintains the wearer in a vertical or sligh...

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Section B Page 3 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 ritorial seas up to a point where the waters are less than two miles (3.2km) wide. Visual distress signal equip- ment may be of the pyrotechnic or non-pyrotechnic type. Regulations prohibit disp...

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Section B Page 4 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Gear For Extended Cruises Foul weather gear Parallel rulers Dividers Loran or Global Positioning System navigation equipment B - 2 CARBON MONOXIDE Carbon Monoxide! Carbon monoxide (CO) can be har...

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Section B Page 5 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 D. Effects of Carbon Monoxide Carbon monoxide in high concentrations can be fatal in a matter of minutes. Lower concentrations must not be ignored because the effects of exposure to CO are cu- m...

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Section B Page 6 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 F. Treatment (Evaluate, Ventilate, Evacuate, Inves- tigate, Take Corrective Action) 1. Evaluate the situation and ventilate the area if pos- sible. 2. Evacuate the area and move affected person(s...

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Section B Page 7 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Figure B9: Backdrafting - Air flows over boat and behind transom. 1. Intentional or unintentional excessive trim angle causing high bow angle. See Figure B10. 2. E...

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Section B Page 8 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Figure B11: Desired air flow through the boat. Figure B12: The effect of canvas configurations. 5. Operating a boat at slow speeds with a following wind should be avoided. Consider changing di...

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Section B Page 9 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 d. High float level e. Incorrect idle mixture adjustment f. Dirty or worn injectors 3. Ignition System a. Fouled or worn spark plug. b. Worn points or incorrect gap on points c. Shorted or opened...

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Section B Page 10 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 X. Maintenance - Bulkhead and Deck Integrity 1. Seal all visible openings (e.g., cracks, crevices, holes, including openings around wiring and piping runs) in bulkheads and decks that separate ...

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Section B Page 11 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 A. Drugs and Alcohol Alcohol consumption and boating do not mix! Operating under the influence endan- gers the lives of your passengers and other boaters. Federal laws prohibit operating a boa...

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Section B Page 12 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 • Make sure the passengers and gear do not obstruct the operator’s view or impede his ability to move. • Do not exceed the maximum engine power rating stated on the certif...

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Section B Page 13 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Check with the appropriate state agency or the Coast Guard Auxiliary for details. I. Safe Boating Courses The local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the U.S. Power Squadrons offer comprehensive s...

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Section B Page 14 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 10. Do not drive the boat directly behind a water skier. At 25 miles per hour, the boat will overtake a fallen skier who was 200 feet in front in about 5 seconds. ...

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Section C Page 1 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Figure C1: Meeting Head-On B. Rules of Seamanship 1. Right-of-way In general, boats with less maneuverability have right- of-way over a more agile craft. You must stay out of the way of the f...

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Section C Page 2 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 3. Crossing Situations In a crossing situation, the boat on the right from the 12-4 o’clock position has the right-of-way. It must hold course and speed. The boat without the right-of-way mu...

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Section C Page 3 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Buoys are red or green floating ATONS. If lighted, they have either red or green lights. Unlighted green buoys, called cans, look like cylinders. Unlighted red nun buoys have a cone shaped top...

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Section C Page 4 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 They stay on all night. ATON lights flash in regular pat- terns. For example, they may flash every three sec- onds, or in groups such as two flashes and a pause. There are a number of flashing ...

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Section C Page 5 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Raise the anchor using the windlass. Make sure the chain stop is engaged. Always be sure to raise and secure the an- chor prior to operating your boat. Failure to raise and secure anchor before...

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Section C Page 6 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 United States Coast Guard Headquarters 2100 2nd St., SW Washington, D.C. 20593-0001 202-267-1060 United States Power Squadron P.O. Box 30423 Raleigh, NC 27617 C - 5 OWNER’S LOGS AND RECORDS At ...

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Section C Page 7 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Figure C5: Navigational Aids Chart ...

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Section D Page 1 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 D - 1 FOUR WINNS WARRANTY POLICY The Four Winns Winning Edge™ Owner Protection Plan, provides the new Four Winns purchaser with one of the most comprehensive corporate commitments in the marine...

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Section D Page 2 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 boat,” provide Four Winns with your name, address, daytime phone number, e-mail address, purchase date, and hull serial number of the boat purchased. The hull serial number plate is permanently...

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Section D Page 3 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 D - 10 OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Sign the warranty registration card verifying your ad- dress, model and hull serial number. The dealer is re- sponsible for mailing the warranty registration ...

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Section E Page 1 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 E - 2 ENGINE EXHAUST A. Carbon Monoxide The carbon monoxide in exhaust fumes can be hazard- ous. It is important for you and your passengers to be aware of the potential safety hazard created by...

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Section E Page 2 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 boat with the cabin door or windows that face aft, open. The natural vacuum created during operation may allow exhaust gasses to be drawn into the cabin. NOTICE Current deck hatches are designed...

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Section E Page 3 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Prop Shaft Strut Propeller Shaft Assembly Log Shaft Shaft Log Seal Assy. under water. The V-drive system has the engine mounted in the extreme stern of the boat with the output shaft facing forw...

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Section E Page 4 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 C. Propeller Shaft NOTICE When lifting the boat, always position the lifting straps at the corresponding “sling” labels. Lifting the boat with lifting straps over the prop shafts will cause ...

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Section E Page 5 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 3. Prop Slip When traveling through water a propeller is unable to get a complete bite because of the fluidity of water. “Prop Slip” is usually expressed as a percent of the computed theoret...

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Section E Page 6 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Inboards utilize thru-hull water intake scoops. These types of intakes have an external strainer. Be sure strain- ers are kept free of mud, weeds and other debris. Some boating areas require t...

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Section E Page 7 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 E - 7 TRIM TABS Electric/hydraulic trim tabs are standard equipment and help provide maximum control of the hull in all water and load conditions. If used properly, trim tabs can: a. Compensate ...

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Section E Page 8 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 C. Trim Tab Maintenance Check the fluid level of the trim tab reservoir often. Al- ways keep the fluid level between the designated marks on the trim tab pump-reservoir. Refer to the manufactur...

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Section E Page 9 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 NOTICE Operation of an engine with abnormally low oil pressure can lead to engine damage and pos- sible seizure. Have the engine serviced immedi- ately upon a reduced oil pressure indication. E....

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Section E Page 10 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 I. Engine Hour Meter Engine hour meters are standard on the 378 Vista® model and provides a numeric record of elapsed engine operat- ing time. This information is important in determining sche...

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Section E Page 11 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 O. Instrument Maintenance Electrical protection for instruments and ignition circuitry is provided by a circuit breaker on the ignition panel. Pe- riodically, spray the ignition switches with a...

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Section F Page 1 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 F - 1 GENERAL Control systems permit operation of the engine’s throttle and shift mechanisms. They consist of three major com- ponents; the control, and the throttle and shift cables. The 378 ...

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Section F Page 2 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 F - 4 CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Periodic inspections of the controls, cables, and all con- nections should be made. Signs of looseness, rust, cor- rosion, wear, cable jacket cracks or other det...

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Section G Page 1 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 G - 1 GENERAL 378 Vista™ model is equipped with tilt steering wheel and hydraulic steering as standard features. A. Tilt Steering The steering wheel can be tilted up or down so as to enhance th...

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Section G Page 2 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Rudder Alignment Procedures: 1. Dimension A must be 1/2” to 3/4” larger than dimen- sion B. 2. Dimension A & B must be measured between the inside faces and at the bottom of the rudders. ...

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Section G Page 3 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 G - 5 PROPELLER TORQUE The propeller rotation of a single engine installation will exert a directional force on the steering system. This can cause the steering to be harder in one direction tha...

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Section G Page 4 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Figure G4: Hydraulic Steering Parts Breakdown 040-0523 RUDDER, 378V (2 EA) ...

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Section G Page 5 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Figure G5: 378V Inboard Propulsion System *NOT SHOWN ...

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Section G Page 6 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Figure G6: Tie Bar 47 1/4” Tiller Arm Assembly ...

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Section H Page 1 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Figure H1: Battery Switch Location A. Installation Connect each of the red (positive) battery cables lead- ing from the battery selector switch to the positive (+) terminal on each of the batter...

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Section H Page 2 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 3. Starboard Engine Battery Switch: “ON” - Turning the switch to position “ON” will use the stbd engine battery to power the stbd engine and 12 volt engine related equipment. The ships s...

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Section H Page 3 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 H - 4 12 VOLT ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT A. Helm Equipment Ignition systems and gauges are protected by circuit breakers at the helm, near the ignition key on all Vista™ models. Equipment switched �...

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Section H Page 4 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Instrument Lights - On the 378, the INSTRUMENT LIGHTS switch is used to activate the instrument lights on the dash. It has a two position switch that provides bright and dim lights. Navigation &...

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Section H Page 5 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Figure H3: Shore Power Tub Figure H4: Additional Main Circuit Breakers for Dockside Power (located under Stbd Aft Seat) H - 6 DOCKSIDE OPERATION If any abnormalities appear during dockside op- e...

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Section H Page 6 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 NOTICE Always disconnect the shore power cord from the dockside first before disconnecting from the boat. B. 120 Volt AC Equipment All 12 volt equipment is isolated from the 120 volt AC system (e...

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Section H Page 7 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Icemaker - The ICEMAKER breaker must be ON to sup- ply 120 VAC power to the icemaker. The icemaker is standard on the 378 Vista™. Receptacles - The OUTLET circuit breakers supply power to the ...

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Section H Page 8 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. Review information regarding carbon monoxide at Section B-2 - Carbon Monoxide and Section E-2 - Engine Exhaust. Periodic generator maintenance as outli...

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Section H Page 9 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Poison! Sulfuric acid in batteries can cause severe burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Wear goggles, rubber gloves and protective apron when working with batteries. In case...

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Section H Page 10 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 C. Corrosion Prevention Anticorrosion anodes are attached to the transom and propeller shafts to prevent corrosion to your electrical systems and underwater parts. These anodes will slowly erod...

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Section I Page 1 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 fuel tank valve. The red light on the top portion of the switch will be lit to notify you of activation. Fuel will be drawn from the port fuel tank to run the engines and/or the generator. Pres...

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Section I Page 2 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Periodically, inspect the vent for any dirt, wax, etc. Care- fully remove any obstruction with a pipe cleaner or simi- lar device. Be sure not to puncture the screen. The vents are designed to...

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Section I Page 3 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 Figure I5: Effects of Trim Angle It is very important to keep track of hours and fuel con- sumption to obtain an average gallon per hour consump- tion figure. This will prevent any problems wit...

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Section I Page 4 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 I. Gas Vapor Detector A gas vapor detector is standard on 378 Vista™ model. The gas vapor detector will monitor the engine compart- ment and notify the operator of an accumulation of gaso- line...

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Section I Page 5 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 4. During fueling: Keep the fill nozzle in contact with the fuel opening at all times to guard against possible static spark. See Figure I7. Spilled fuel is a fire and explosion hazard. DO...

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378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual Section J Page 1 ™ 378 The materials from which the components of the water system are made may give the water supply a peculiar taste, especially when new. This condition is normal and can be reduced somewhat through...

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Section J Page 2 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 To obtain the most consistent mixture of hot and cold water, turn the cold water on full, then mix in hot water until the desired temperature is obtained. If water pump cycling occurs, some mino...

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378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual Section J Page 3 ™ 378 NOTICE Certain geographical areas have restrictions on grey water being pumped or drained overboard. Be sure to check all local, state and federal laws in the boating area. J - 4 SHORE WATER CONN...

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Section J Page 4 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 J - 6 HEADS The various antipollution laws presently in effect have necessitated the use and availability of a wide variety of heads. The heads that have been factory installed in Four Winns® b...

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378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual Section J Page 5 ™ 378 B. Head With Overboard Discharge This option is available on the 378 Vista™ model. The head operates the same as the VacuFlush system above but an additional line with a “Y” has been insta...

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Section J Page 6 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 4. Turn the discharge valve handle to the closed posi- tion, and secure it. The thru-hull valve must be closed to prevent water from being forced back into the sys- tem. NOTICE Discharging waste...

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378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual Section J Page 7 ™ 378 NOTICE The hot water heater will require approximately five gallons of antifreeze before the hot water lines will have antifreeze running through them. The cold water faucet should be turned OFF...

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Section K Page 1 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 VENTILATION AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS K - 1 ENGINE COMPARTMENT VENTILATION All Four Winns Vista™ models are equipped with engine compartment ventilation. This system is designed to meet or exceed t...

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Section K Page 2 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 other equipment could occur if water is allowed to freeze in the bilge. Refer to the manufacturers literature included in the owner’s packet for additional information. C. Sump A sump box is i...

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378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual Section L Page 1 ™ 378 C. Refrigerator A galley refrigerator is standard equipment. The refrig- erator is designed to operate efficiently on AC Shore Power (120 volt) or battery power (12 volt). The refrigera- tor wi...

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Section L Page 2 378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual ™ 378 The refrigerator operates on 12V DC electrical system. It runs continuously and does not utilize water. Unlike the icemaker, no winterization is required. Please fol- low the manufacturer’s i...

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378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual Section L Page 3 ™ 378 Figure L4: Flat Screen Television Figure L5: Flip-Down Television L - 4 AIR CONDITIONING Air Conditioner/Heater provides either cooling or heating and is standard on the 378 Vista™. The unit...