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Thru-Hull Diagram
BOAT OPERATION
Engine Inspection
Remember your
“WOBBS”
every morning:
W
ater (Coolant),
O
il,
B
ilges
B
elts and
S
ea Strainer.
Check the level of COOLANT by removing the cap on top of each engine and testing for coolant with
finger or other means. Check the level of OIL in each engine by checking your dipsticks located
centrally. Look at the etch marks on each dipstick that indicate the proper oil level.
DO NOT
OVERFILL OIL!
Only fill if oil levels are below the ½ way mark. Please use a paper towel or oil rag.
Check the general condition of the BELTS, HOSES, and FUEL LINES.
Ensure the valve on each RAW WATER THRU-HULL is in the
‘open’
position (lever in-line with
valve).
Observe the glass of each RAW WATER STRAINER for debris. If necessary, close the
seacock,
open the strainer cover, clean the strainer, and reassemble. Remember to reopen the seacock.
Check your generator fluids as well.
Start-Up
Before starting the engines, do your inspection. The engines are usually started from the lower helm
station.
Ensure GEARSHIFTS are in ‘neutral.’ The engines cannot be started if out of neutral because
of the “neutral
lockout”. THROTTLES should be run up and down and then brought back to the idle
position. Insert both keys into the IGNITION SWITCHES.
Turn the key fully clockwise to engage the engine. If the starter does not engage when the key is
turned
move the gearshift lever slightly until you find neutral and try again while turning key.
If the engine
