Monterey Boats 268 SC Sport Cruiser, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION
4-4
The blower must be operated for a minimum of four minutes
before each time the engine is started. In addition, the blower
should be operated continuously when at idle or slow speed
running. Failure to operate the blower can cause an explosion.
To prevent damage to the engine:
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Do not operate starter longer than a few seconds; let it cool
for several minutes before trying again.
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Shift quickly and without hesitation. Never ease engine into
gear or shift mechanism could be damaged.
Go slowly in reverse to avoid taking water in over the transom.
You can swamp the boat by taking on too much water.
SHIFTING/RUNNING
Follow these guidelines when shifting your boat:
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Pause in neutral before shifting from forward to reverse, or reverse to
forward.
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Avoid shifting into reverse while the boat is traveling forward at speed.
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Keep the shifter control clean and clear of obstructions.
WARNING ALARM
Continued operation after the warning alarm has sounded may
cause severe engine damage.
Your boat is equipped with a warning alarm that will sound if an engine
problem develops. If the warning alarm sounds, IMMEDIATELY throttle back
to idle speed and shift into neutral. IMMEDIATELY check the gauges and
stop the engine. On some models, the horn may emit a short chirping
sound during starting to verify operation.
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