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R30 Owner’s Manual
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ESPONSIBILITIES
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AFETY
Operation Checklist
While operating your boat, frequently check that the
control and steering systems continue to operate
smoothly. Monitor your gauges for signs of
abnormal behavior. Beware of any excessive
vibration. Refer to
Section 3
,
Before Starting
Checklist
.
Problems found during this inspection should be
handled by your authorized Cobalt dealer.
Environmental Considerations
As a boater, you already appreciate nature’s beauty
and the peace of the great outdoors. It is a boater’s
responsibility to protect the natural environment by
keeping waterways clean.
MARPOL Treaty
The USCG enforces the International Convention
for the Prevention of Pollution from ships,
commonly referred to as the MARPOL Treaty
(MARine POLlution). This treaty prohibits the
overboard dumping of all ship-generated plastics,
chemicals, garbage and oil.
Fuel/Spillage
The spilling of fuel or oil into our waterways
contaminates the environment and is dangerous to
wildlife. Do not discharge or dispose of fuel or oil
into the water; it is prohibited and you can be fined.
These are two common, accidental types of
discharge:
• Overfilling the fuel tanks
• Pumping contaminated bilge water
California Air Resource Board (CARB) Label
Your boat may have an environmental star label
affixed on the bow, port side of the boat as part of
the California Air Resource Board (CARB) SD/I
rule. This label must stay affixed to the boat if it is
operated in California. The label identifies your boat
is equipped with a California Certified Engine. The
label is positioned so it will be at the leading or
trailing edge of the state registration numbers.
Emission Control Warranty Information
The engine in your Cobalt boat
meets the strict requirements
set forth by CARB. The engine
has a special environmental
tag and the boat has this label
affixed to it. The tag and the
label are required by CARB. The label has 1, 2, 3 or
4 stars. The label MUST be affixed to the boat, if
the boat is operated in the state of California and/or
bordering waters.
A
WARNING
Avoid the risk of creating a hazardous
situation. DO NOT operate the boat if
any problem is found during this
inspection.
A
DANGER
Avoid fire or explosion. Fumes from rags
can collect in bilge and be extremely
hazardous. DO NOT store rags used to
wipe up fuel or solvent spills in the boat.
Dispose of rags properly ashore.
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