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SYSTEM OPERATIONS-58
DO NOT depress START switch for
more than thirty (30) seconds as dam-
age to the generator starter motor may
result. If the generator does not start
within 30 seconds, release the START
switch and allow the starter motor to
cool for at least sixty (60) seconds
before again attempting to start the
generator.
To cease operation of the Generator sys-
tem, depress the STOP switch on the DC
Electrical Panel. After the generator stops
running, release the STOP switch. Contin-
ue to operate the blower motor for several
minutes to be certain the generator com-
partment is completely evacuated of any
fuel fumes. Return the slide bar switch to
the shore power mode and turn OFF the
breaker switch. Turn OFF the Generator
System Battery Switch.
Refer to “Generator” in the Electrical Sys-
tem pages in this section of this manual
for using the generator output to power
the boat.
While operating your Generator sys-
tem, always be certain there is ad-
equate ventilation in the cabin areas
of your yacht to avoid the potential
accumulation of Carbon Monoxide
Gas (CO). Carbon Monoxide Gas is
colorless, odorless, and tasteless. It is
highly poisonous, endangering lives
even at very low levels of concentra-
tion. Mild exposure causes headaches
and fatigue, often resembling “
fl u-like”
symptoms. Medium exposure causes
severe headaches, drowsiness, nau-
sea, and rapid heart rate. Extreme
exposure results in unconsciousness,
convulsions, cardiorespiratory failure,
and death. If Carbon Monoxide Gas is
detected in your yacht, immediately
contact a quali
fi ed technician to locate
and repair the source of the poisonous
gas. DO NOT enter your yacht until re-
pairs have been made and the Carbon
Monoxide Gas is lowered to an accept-
able level. Refer to the Carbon Monox-
ide Gas (CO) Detector System Section
of this Owner’s Manual for additional
information and cautions concerning
this deadly gas.