Formula 2008 5-20 Fastech, Service Manual

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FASTECH
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FORMULA
This section describes the basics of starting,
running, stopping, steering, trimming and docking
your boat. Formula strongly recommends all
operators of your boat seek additional training on
boat handling and safety. Have all operators
become familiar with the handling characteristics
and proper steering and control system usage
before attempting high-speed operation.
Whenever you are going for an outing, make sure
at least one passenger is familiar with the
operation and safety aspects of the boat in case
of emergency. Show all passengers the location
of emergency equipment and explain how to use
it. Don’t allow passengers to drag their feet or
hands in the water, or sit on the bow, bow pulpit,
deck, gunwale or transom platform while the
engines are running.
STARTING
Your Formula 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 NEUTRAL.
IMMEDIATELY check the gauges and stop the
engines.
Continued operation after the warning
alarm has sounded may cause severe
engine damage.
CAUTION
Test the carbon monoxide detectors
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 carbon monoxide detectors. They
are installed for your safety.
Starting Gas Engines
Operate the blower for at least four
minutes each time you start the engines. In
addition, the blower should be operated
continuously when at idle and during slow
speed operation. Failure to operate the
blower can cause an explosion.
Complete the safety checklist before starting the
engines. Please refer to the propulsion unit
operator’s manual for additional starting
procedure information.
●
Attach the ignition safety switches’
lanyards to the operator before starting
the engines. This will prevent the boat
from becoming a runaway if the
operator is accidentally thrown away
from the helm.
●
Start the engines with the shift lever(s)
in NEUTRAL. Your boat is equipped with
a neutral safety switch which will not
allow engines to be started unless the
shift lever(s) is in the NEUTRAL
position.
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Section 7
Operation