PURSUIT 2870 OFFSHORE, Owner'S Manual

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• Be sure the emergency stop lanyard is attached to the operator and the stop switch.
VAPORIZING LIQUID EXTINGUISHERS GIVE OFF TOXIC FUMES; USE ONLY COAST
GUARD APPROVED FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
10.4 Operating Your Boat
THE OPERATOR MUST BE SEATED, FACING FORWARD WITH HANDS ON THE CON-
TROL WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
AFTER STARTING THE ENGINES:
• Check the engine gauges. Make sure they are reading normally.
• Visibly check the engines to be sure there are no apparent water, fuel or oil leaks.
• Check the operation of the engine cooling systems.
• Check the controls and steering for smooth and proper operation.
• Allow the engines to warm up for 10 to 15 minutes before operating them above idle speeds.
• Make sure all lines, cables, anchors, etc. for securing a boat are on board and in good condition. All lines
should be coiled, secured and off the decks when underway.
• Have a safe cruise and enjoy yourself.
REMEMBER:
When you operate a boat, you accept the responsibility for the boat, for the safety of passengers and for others
out enjoying the water.
• Alcohol and any drugs can severely reduce your reaction time and affect your better judgment.
• Alcohol severely reduces the ability to react to several different signals at once.
• Alcohol makes it difficult to correctly judge speed and distance, or track moving objects.
• Alcohol reduces night vision, and the ability to distinguish red from green.
YOU SHOULD ALWAYS STAY ALERT. THE USE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR OTHER SUB-
STANCES WHICH IMPAIR JUDGMENT POSES A SERIOUS THREAT TO YOU AND OTH-
ERS. THE BOAT OPERATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BEHAVIOR OF PASSENGERS.