MerCruiser Tow Sports 5.7 MPI, User Manual

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Section 3 - On the Water
90-865253073 DECEMBER 2007 Page 33
Section 3 - On the Water
Table of Contents
Safe Boating Suggestions.................................. 34
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning............. 35
Good Ventilation ........................................... 35
Poor Ventilation ........................................... 36
Basic Boat Operation (Non-DTS Models)........... 36
Launching and Boat Operation.....................36
Operation Chart ...................................... 36
Starting and Stopping the Engine.................37
Starting the Engine ................................. 37
Stopping the Engine ............................... 38
Throttle-Only Operation.................................38
Freezing Temperature Operation..................38
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump...........................38
Protecting People in the Water........................... 38
While You Are Cruising ................................ 38
While Boat Is Stationary ............................... 39
High-Speed and High-Performance Operation
............................................................................ 39
Passenger Safety in Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
............................................................................ 39
Boats Having An Open Front Deck .............. 39
Boats With Front-Mounted, Raised Pedestal
Fishing Seats ............................................... 39
Wave and Wake Jumping................................... 40
Impact with Underwater Hazards........................ 40
Conditions Affecting Operation........................... 41
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear)
Inside the Boat..............................................41
The Bottom of the Boat.................................41
Cavitation......................................................42
Ventilation.....................................................42
Elevation and Climate...................................42
Getting Started.................................................... 42
20-Hour Break-In Period...............................42
After Break-In Period.....................................43
End of First Season Checkup.......................43
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