Bayliner 255 Cruiser, Owner'S Manual

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255 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement
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Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems
Engine
While the topics listed below may be included in this supplement and in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual,
always refer to the engine manual first for specific information on these important subjects:
Freshwater Cooling (If Equipped)
The freshwater cooling system circulates sea-
water through the heat exchanger to reduce
engine temperatures.
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Open the seawater intake seacock before
starting the engine.
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Keep the seacock Open while the engine is
running.
TRANSOM ENTRY DOOR DAMAGE HAZARD!
Always Open the transom entry door before opening the engine hatch.
CAUTION
!
Read the engine manual BEFORE starting or working on your engine.
NOTICE
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Engine Break-in Procedure
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Engine Starting and Stopping
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Gear Shifting
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Fuel and Oil Recommendations
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Engine Maintenance
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Engine Storage/Winterization
FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD!
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Close the seawater intake seacock when leaving your boat unattended for any length
of time.
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If the seacock is left open, a hose failure could flood the bilge, swamp the battery(s) and the
engine, and even sink your boat.
WARNING!
!
SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD!
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Open the engine cooling system’s seacock or ball valve BEFORE starting the engine.
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Keep the engine cooling system’s seacock or ball valve Open while the engine is running.
CAUTION
!