Pearson P31-II, Manual

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2.2.2 Machinery Inspection.
Make an overall inspection of the machinery spaces.
Ensure that they are free of loose material that might
interfere with machinery operation, and then check the
following items:
Engine installation work completed.
Engine oil, transmission fluid, and coolant levels
sat isfatory.
____ All electrical switches OFF.
____ Batteries fully charged, tied down, connected;
electrolyte at proper level.
* Installation of all equipment completed.
____ All fuel and *LPG valves CLOSED.
Adequate amount of fuel in tank.
2.2.3 Before Mast is Stepped.
WARNING !! MOVE YOUR BOAT TO A POSITION THAT IS CLEAR
OF OVERHEAD WIRES OR OBSTRUCTIONS. ELECTROCUTION MAY
RESULT FROM CONTACT WITH ANY OVERHEAD WIRES! I
Check the following items:
Shrouds , stays, spreaders, installed and properly
secured to mast. Check wire rigging for kinks or
defects.
* Masthead lights, spreader lights, and mast-mounted
instrument units operational.
* VHF antenna installed.
____ All chafe points on mast properly taped.
2.2.4 Equipment On Board.
Check the following items:
____ Winch handles, emergency tiller, and bilge pump
handles.
Ground tackle.
Dock lines and fenders.
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