Cobalt Digital Inc 220S, Owner'S Manual

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COBALT
220S
BOWRIDER
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ECTION
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GETTING UNDERWAY
There are many things to consider when planning a
safe and enjoyable boating trip.
You are responsible for the safety of all passengers,
the boat and any damage the boat or its wake may
cause. Keep passengers from blocking your view
so that you do not run into other boats, swimmers,
water skiers, personal water vehicles or aids to
navigation.
Before Starting Checklist
The following checks are essential to safe boating
and must be performed before starting the engine.
Get into the habit of performing these checks in the
same order each time so that it becomes routine.
Propulsion System
Pre-Operation:
• Refer to Section 5, Before Every Use.
• Refer to Launching Checklist , in this section.
• Test operation of carbon monoxide detectors.
• Open all seacocks and check for leaks.
• Check seawater strainers for leaks and
accumulation of debris.
• Open windows, doors and hatches.
• Check that no fuel, oil or water is leaking or has
leaked into the bilge compartment.
• Check all hoses and connections for leaks and
damage.
• Verify the shift lever is in the NEUTRAL
position.
• Check that the steering system operates
properly.
• Operate bilge blowers for at least four minutes
before starting engines or generators.
• Do not overload your boat.
During Operation:
• Check gauges frequently for signs of abnormal
operation.
• Check that steering, shift and throttle controls
continue to operate smoothly.
• Check for excessive vibration.
• Monitor your fuel supply.
• Verify batteries are charged.
After Boating:
• To prevent marine growth from accumulating
on the hydraulic cylinder shafts, make sure trim
tabs are up and propulsion unit drives are in the
full trim DOWN position.
• Remove the ignition keys.
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WARNING
Always check bilge and engine
compartment for fuel fumes before
starting the engine. If there is an odor of
fuel, do not start the engine until the
problem has been fixed and fumes have
been eliminated.
Always keep hands, feet, hair and
clothing away from water intake and
drive unit. Do not attempt to clear debris
or perform other maintenance while the
engine is running.
Always remove the clip from the
emergency stop switch to prevent
accidental starting of the engine while
working on the propulsion system.
CAUTION
Do not exceed the posted engine rating
of your boat. Boat power capacity has
been rated for maximum performance
and safety. Exceeding power capacity is
illegal in many areas.
Never use a propeller that allows the
engine to exceed recommended RPM
under normal wide-open throttle
operation.
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DANGER
Avoid injury or death. DO NOT operate
the boat if any problem is found during
this inspection. A problem could lead to
an accident when using an unsafe boat.
Immediately have any problem attended
to by your authorized Cobalt dealer.