MasterCraft Aviara AV32, Owner'S Manual

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to shore IMMEDIATELY! Have all people on-board put on
PFDs (personal flotation devices). Signal for emergency
help. If persons on-board have working cell phones, contact
help. After returning to shore, take the boat to an authorized
Aviara dealer as soon as possible for repairs and do not use
the boat again until it has been properly repaired.
An inoperable bilge system can result in the boat taking on
excessive amounts of water, resulting in significant damage to
the boat, even sinking. Persons on board should wear PFDs and
be prepared to abandon ship if the boat is on an outing. Operators
should signal for emergency help and return to shore IMMEDIATELY
and have the boat repaired. Failure to follow instructions can result
in serious injury or death.
Blower System
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Purpose
The blower system is one of the most critical systems on the
boat. A natural by-product of operating the engine or generator
is the creation of unseen fumes. Carbon monoxide is discussed
in the Safety section of this Owner’s Manual. The engine or
generator will also create flammable, ignitable gasoline and/
or battery fumes. Dispensed into the open air, they are quickly
diffused and pose little to no threat to well-being. However, if
the fumes are not released by opening the engine compartment
and operating the blower for a minimum of four (4) minutes
before starting the engine (even if the engine has not been
operated for some time), the accumulated fumes may explode
when the engine is started.
To prevent a possible explosion, the blower will automatically run
for four (4) minutes when the key switches are turned to the ON
position. You should always operate the blower for at least four (4)
minutes before starting the engine and always when at idle or slow
running speed. Explosive gasoline and/or battery fumes may be
present in the engine compartment. Failure to operate the blower as
instructed may cause improper ventilation of the boat engine and
bilge areas, and fuel vapors can accumulate in this area, causing a
fire or explosion which may result in serious injury or death!