Carver 56 Voyager SE, Owner'S Manual

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7. On the Bridge Breaker Panel, verify that the circuit breakers for the
navigation equipment you will use are “ON.”
8. Turn the bilge blowers “ON” using the blower switch at either helm
or on the DC Control Center.
Make sure the bilge blowers are operating properly by feeling for air
being blown from the bilge vents. These vents are located just aft of
both salon windows, above the side deck stairways.
Operate the blowers for at least 4 minutes and until the engine room
is free of any fuel vapor before starting the engines.
9. Verify that all safety gear is onboard and in proper operating condi-
tion. Make sure your boat carries all safety equipment required by
federal, state and local regulations.
10. Verify that you have an adequate supply of fresh water.
11. Check the level of waste in the waste tanks. Empty them if neces-
sary. Refer to 4.5.2 Emptying the Waste Tanks.
12. Disconnect and store the shore power cord(s) and shore water hose.
5.8.3 Starting the Engines
1. Open the cooling system seacocks for both engines.
2. Move both shift/throttle levers to neutral.
3. Depending on the propulsion engines in your boat, there may be a
three-position switch located on the helm that lets you select one of
three engine idle settings. Select the desired setting.
4. Select the engine you wish to start first. NEVER start both engines
at the same time.
The ignition switch is spring activated. Release the key as soon as the
engine starts. Failure to do so may damage the starter.
If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, release the key, then try
starting the engine again. Do not hold the ignition key in the START
position for more than 10 seconds.
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