Cobalt Digital Inc CS23, Owner'S Manual

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COBALT
CS23
BOWRIDER
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ECTION
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Starting/Shifting/Steering/Stopping
Your Cobalt boat may be equipped with a warning
system that will sound an alarm if an engine
problem develops. The horn may emit a short
chirping sound during starting to verify operation. If
the warning horn sounds when operating the boat,
IMMEDIATELY throttle back to idle speed and shift
into the NEUTRAL position. IMMEDIATELY check
the gauges and stop the engine.
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, if equipped
Avoid the possibility of injury or death from
exposure to carbon monoxide (CO). All gasoline
and diesel engines and fuel burning appliances
such as heaters, stoves and generators produce
CO. CO is colorless, odorless and dangerous.
Direct and prolonged exposure to CO will cause
brain damage or death. Signs of exposure to CO
include nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, ears
ringing, headaches, unconsciousness and cherry
red skin color. Avoid exposing your passengers and
yourself to carbon monoxide. Test the CO detector
operation before each trip, at least once a week
and after the boat has been in storage. Do not
tamper with the operation of the CO detector. The
detectors are installed for your safety.
Carbon monoxide poisoning should not be
confused with seasickness, intoxication or heat
stress. If someone complains of irritated eyes,
headache, nausea, weakness or dizziness, or you
suspect carbon monoxide poisoning, immediately
move the person to fresh air, investigate the cause
and take corrective action. Seek medical attention if
necessary.
Starting the Engine
Cobalt Checklist
For maximum enjoyment and safety, check each of
these items.
BEFORE you start your engine:
• DRAIN PLUG (Securely in place?)
• PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES (One for
every person onboard?)
• STEERING SYSTEM (Working smoothly and
properly?)
• FUEL SYSTEM (Adequate fuel? Leaks?
Fumes?)
• BATTERY (Fully charged? Proper water level?)
• ENGINE (In the NEUTRAL position?)
• CAPACITY PLATE (Are you overloaded or
overpowered?)
• WEATHER CONDITIONS (Safe to go out?)
• ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (Lights, horn,
pump, etc.?)
• EMERGENCY GEAR (Fire extinguisher,
bailer, paddle, anchor and line, signaling
device, tool kit, etc.?)
RECOMMENDED SAFETY RULES
• REMAIN SEATED WHILE UNDERWAY.
• AVOID USING REAR PAD OR SUNDECK
WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
• DO NOT USE BOARDING LADDER WHILE
ENGINE IS RUNNING.
• TURN OFF ENGINE AND ALL ELECTRICAL
SYSTEMS WHILE REFUELING.
• TURN OFF ENGINE WHEN SWIMMERS ARE
NEAR BOAT.
NOTICE: Continued operation
after the warning alarm has
sounded may cause severe
engine damage.
A
DANGER
Avoid death, injury, fire or explosion.
Operate the blower for at least four
minutes each time you start the engine.
In addition, the blower should be
operated continuously when at idle and
during slow speed operation.