Monterey Boats 268 SC Sport Cruiser, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION
4-3
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Operate bilge blower for at least five minutes prior to starting engine(s).
Continue to operate until underway at cruising speed.
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Use manual bilge pump switch to remove any water in bilge below the
automatic switch level.
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Make sniff test with your nose; this is a very effective way to detect
fumes.
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Open seacocks for engine cooling water. Seacocks for washdowns,
heads, air conditioning, etc. are opened on an as needed basis.
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Close engine hatch.
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Move stern drive(s) to full IN position.
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Move trim tab controls to the full UP position.
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Put shift lever(s) in NEUTRAL position.
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Move throttle lever(s) fully forward and return to idle position. Throttle
linkage and cable must move freely.
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Slightly advance throttle lever forward.
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Turn the ignition key switch of one engine to START position. Release
key immediately after engine starts.
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If engine will not start, move throttle to FULL position once or twice to
actuate the carburetor accelerator pump.
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Operate engine at approximately 1000 to 1200 RPM for a few minutes
before starting other engine (if equipped).
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Repeat steps for remaining engine, if equipped.
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Make sure gauges indicate normal operating ranges. If not, shut down
engine(s) immediately and determine cause.
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After running engine(s) at 1000 to 1200 RPM for several minutes,
reduce throttle to idle speed until you’re ready to depart.
KC-2165
INCOMING RAW
WATER
OPEN
CLOSED
SEACOCK
STRAINER
TYPICAL SEACOCK AND STRAINER