Carver 42 SUPER SPORT, Owner'S Manual

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PROPULSION SECTION 5
After the Engines Have Started
1. Check the engine gauges. Make sure all readings are within the normal range.
2. Verify that water is being pumped through each engine’s exhaust outlet.
If you do not see water being pumped out, turn the affected engine(s) off.
Identify and correct the cause of the problem before restarting the engine(s).
The engine room contains moving, hot machinery. Keep your hands,
feet and body out of the engine room while one or both engines are
operating.
3. Look into the engine room and visually inspect the fuel system hoses and
exhaust hoses. If you see a leak or suspect that anything is out of order, shut
off the engines and investigate. Identify and correct the cause of any problem
before restarting the engines.
4. Let the engines warm up until the needles on the temperature gauges begin
moving up.
5. Make sure any navigation systems installed are operating properly.
6. Periodically perform a visual inspection of the engine room while underway.