Sea Ray 290 Amberjack, Owner'S Manual

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43
290 Amberjack
S
TARTING
T
HE
G
ENERATOR
NOTE: PRE-START GENERATOR PRIOR TO GETTING
UNDERWAY AS THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT IT
WILL NOT PICK UP WATER IF STARTED UND-
ERWAY. MAKE SURE THE “MAIN GENERATOR”
BREAKERS ARE “OFF” AND THERE IS NO LOAD ON
THE GENERATOR BEFORE STARTING IT.
To start the generator: (Switches located on the 12
volt distribution panel in the salon.)
1. Check the fuel tank levels. The generator draws from
the starboard fuel tank.
2. Check the oil and coolant levels. See your Generator
Operator’s Manual for proper readings.
3. Check generator for coolant drain plug installations.
4. Open the generator seacock.
5. Run the bilge blowers for at least four minutes be-
fore starting
and any time the generator is runn-
ing. If fuel fumes are detected, do not start
the generator until the source of fumes is
determined and corrected and the bilge area
is safely ventilated.
6. Gasoline Generator: Push “START/RUN” switch
to center position. A buzzer will sound until the gen-
erator starts. Push “PREHEAT/ON” and “START/
RUN” switch until the generator starts. The indicator
light in the switch will come on and stay on while
the generator is running.
7. Diesel Generator: Press and hold the “PREHEAT/
ON” switch. After a few seconds continue to hold
the “PREHEAT/ON” switch then also press the
“START/RUN” switch until the generator starts.
The indicator light in the switch will come on and
stay on while the generator is running.
8. Check generator exhaust port to verify that water
is flowing. If not, shut generator down and refer to
your Generator Operator’s Manual.
READ THE GENERATOR OPERATOR’S MANUAL IN
THE OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET.
Do not run the generator in an enclosed boat
house, as there is a possibility of build-up and
inhaling of carbon monoxide.
! CAUTION
G
ENERATOR
I
NFORMATION
Sea Ray ® strongly urges you to fully comply with the
manual provided by the generator manufacturer. The
generator is warranted separately by the generator
manufacturer, not Sea Ray
® . Follow the recommended
maintenance and warranty schedule in your Generator
Operator’s Manual included in the Owner’s Manual
Packet. Generator abuse or improper maintenance may
adversely affect claims made under generator
manufacturer’s separate warrenty.
A
NCHOR
A
RRANGEMENT
(S
TANDARD
& O
PTIONAL
) (
FIG
. 43.1)
CLEAT
(OPT)
ANCHOR
CHUTE
(OPT)
HATCH
WINDLASS
(OPT)
LATCH
WINDLASS FOOT
SWITCH (OPT)
SPOTLIGHT
(OPT)
CLEAT
Before Starting Generator:
•
Check machinery compartment for gasoline vapors.
• Operate blower for four (4) minutes.
Run Blower At All Times When Generator Is Running.
! DANGER
GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE