Pursit 2260 DENALI, Owner'S Manual

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2260 DENALI
Blower or Vent System
8-2
8.3 Engine Compartment Ventilation
All Pursuit inboard/outboard boats are equipped with
engine compartment ventilation. The ventilation sys-
tem is designed to meet or exceed the requirements of
the United States Coast Guard in effect at the time of
manufacture.
Free Air System
A flow of air into the engine compartment is provided
by vents located on the engine box. Exhaust vents
provide a flow of air out of the engine compartment.
The exhaust vents have ducts that reach to the lower
part of the engine compartment. This provides ad-
equate air movement while operating at or near cruise
speeds.
Forced Ventilation
All Pursuit inboard/outboard boats are equipped with an electric blower that provides ventilation
to the engine compartment prior to start up and while operating below cruise speed. The blower
should be operated for five (5) minutes prior to the operation of the engine or any electrical
accessory. When the boat is operated below cruise speed, there may not be enough air pressure
at the vents to provide adequate ventilation in the engine compartment. Therefore, it is extremely
important to operate the blower whenever the boat is not on plane. Always check the blower
exhaust vent for airflow when the blower is operating. If the blower is running and there is little
or no airflow at the exhaust vent, then the system is not operating properly and should be serviced.
GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE, OPERATE THE
ENGINE COMPARTMENT BLOWER FOR FIVE (5) MINUTES, OPEN THE ENGINE HATCH,
INSPECT THE FUEL SYSTEM AND CHECK THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FOR THE ODOR
OF GASOLINE VAPORS. ALWAYS OPERATE THE BLOWER WHILE THE ENGINE IS AT
IDLE AND BELOW CRUISE SPEED. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THIS PROCE-
DURE BE OVERLOOKED.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY VENTILATE THE BOAT WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING MAY
PERMIT CARBON MONOXIDE TO ACCUMULATE WITHIN THE CABIN. CARBON MON-
OXIDE IS A COLORLESS AND ODORLESS GAS THAT IS LETHAL WHEN INHALED. CARE
MUST BE TAKEN TO PROPERLY VENTILATE THE BOAT AND TO AVOID CARBON MON-
OXIDE FROM ACCUMULATING IN THE BOAT WHENEVER THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.