PURSUIT 3000 OFFSHORE EXPRESS, Owner'S Manual

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DO NOT START THE ENGINES UNTIL YOU ARE SURE
THERE ARE NO FUEL FUMES IN THE BILGE, OR
ENGINE COMPARTMENT, OF YOUR BOAT. FUEL
VAPORS ARE EXPLOSIVE AND MAY IGNITE DURING
ENGINE START-UP CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
2. Make sure that the engine clutch levers are in the
neutral position, straight up and down.
3. For cold gas engines, push the throttle levers forward
and back three times, (except for fuel injected engines
where this is not required). Then push the throttle
levers to the 1/4 open position. For diesels, no
throttle pumping is required, and keep the levers at
the idle position.
4. Insert the keys into the ignition switches.
Note: When the ignition system is activated, the engine
alarm will sound for a short period.
5. Turn the key clockwise to the START position and
release when the engine starts. If the battery for that
engine is low on voltage, press and hold the battery
parallel switch, between the ignition switches, during
the cranking operation. Please refer to Section 1.1.2.
Engine Controls for specifics on the ignition switches.
6. Let the engines run at idle several minutes to fully
distribute the oil inside, before leaving the slip.
7. The volt meter should read between 11 and 14.5 volts.
If the reading is below 11, or above 14.5, stop the
engines and investigate the cause before proceeding.
Be sure the engines are operating properly as
indicated by the gauges, before leaving the slip.
Note: Check your engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual
for normal operating oil pressures and temperatures.
WARNING
OPERATING YOUR BOAT WHEN ARRIVING AT YOUR BOAT
3000 Offshore Express 3-5