PURSUIT DC / 265, Owner'S Manual

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Operation
10-5
Section 10
DC235 / DC265
• Alcohol and any mind altering chemicals
can severely reduce your reaction time
and affect your better judgment.
• Alcohol reduces the ability to react.
• Alcohol makes it difficult to judge speed
and distance or track moving objects.
• Alcohol reduces night vision and ability
to distinguish red from green.
STAY ALERT. The use of alcohol or any
other mind altering chemicals that impair
judgment, pose a serious threat to you and
others. The boat operator is responsible for
their consequences and behavior of passen-
gers.
Avoid sea conditions that are beyond the
skill and experience of you and your crew.
Make sure at least one other person
onboard is instructed in the operation of the
boat and it is operated in compliance with all
state and local laws.
DO NOT operate the boat unless it is com-
pletely assembled. Make sure all fasteners
are tight and adjustments are to specifica-
tions.
Before operating the boat for the first time,
read the engine break-in procedures. Refer
to the engine owner’s manual. Since differ-
ent types of engines are used, have your
dealer describe the operating procedures for
your boat. For more instructions on “How to
Operate the Boat,” read the instructions
given to you for your engines.
For more instructions on safety, equipment
and boat handling, enroll in one of the sev-
eral free boating courses offered. For infor-
mation on the courses offered in your area,
call the “Boating Safety Hot line,” 800-368-
5647.
If the drive unit hits an underwater object,
stop the engine. Inspect drive unit for dam-
age. If damaged contact your dealer for a
complete inspection and repair of the unit.
Stopping the Boat
• Allow engines to drop to the idle speed.
• Shift controls to NEUTRAL.
If the engines have been run at high speed
for a long period of time, allow engines to
cool by running at idle for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Turn the ignition keys "OFF."
• Raise the trim tabs to full “UP” position.
After operation:
• If operated in saltwater, wash the boat
and all equipment with soap and water.
Flush the engines using fresh water.
Refer to the engine owner's manual for
instructions on flushing.
• Check the bilge area for debris and
excess water.
• Fill the fuel tanks to near full to reduce
condensation. Allow room in the tanks
for the fuel to expand without being
forced out the vent.
• Turn off all electrical equipment except
the automatic bilge pumps.
• If you are going to leave the boat unat-
tended for a long period of time, put the
battery main switches to “OFF” and
close all seacocks.
• Make sure the boat is securely moored.
!
WARNING
IMPAIRED OPERATION HAZARD
Operating any boat while intoxicated
or under the influence of other drugs
can cause death or serious injury. DO
NOT operate any boat under the influ-
ence of any mind-altering chemical.
!
CAUTION
Turn off engines at idle speed. Racing
the engine before switching it off can
draw water into the engine through
the exhaust, resulting in internal dam-
age.