Pre-Start Checklist
(continued)
5. On the DC Control Center - Engine Room:
a. Switch the Main - One and Main - Two circuit breakers ON.
b. Verify that all of the safety circuit breakers are ON.
c. If needed, switch ON Sump circuit breakers.
6. On the DC Control Center - Helm:
a. Switch the DC Main circuit breaker ON.
b. Switch the Bilge Blower circuit breaker ON. (Make sure the four Bilge
Blower circuit breakers in the engine room are ON.)
c. If you have navigation equipment installed at the helm and are going to
use it, switch the Bridge Electronics circuit breaker ON.
d. Switch ON any other circuit breakers for equipment you may need.
7. On the Bridge Breaker Panel, verify that the circuit breakers for the navigation
equipment you will use are ON.
8. Verify that all safety gear is onboard and in proper operating condition. Make
sure your boat carries all safety equipment required by Federal, State and
local regulations.
9. Verify that you have an adequate supply of fresh water.
10. Check the level of waste in the waste tanks. Empty them if necessary.
Refer to Section 4 - Emptying the Waste Tanks.
11. Disconnect and store the shore power cord and any shore water hose.
Starting the Engines
Refer to the OEM information for details on using the engine controls.
1. Open the cooling system seacocks for both engines.
2. Move both shift/throttle levers to neutral.
3. Select the engine you wish to start first. NEVER start both engines at the
same time.
The ignition switch is spring activated. Release the ignition 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 ignition key, then try
starting the engine again. Do not hold the ignition key in the START position for
more than 10 seconds.
4. Turn the ignition switch clockwise to the start position. The engine should
crank and start within 10 seconds.
5. When the engine is idling smoothly, start the other engine in the same manner
as the first engine.
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