Before Starting
WARNING!
To prevent a possible explosion hazard, operate the
engine compartment bilge blower as recommended by
the boat manufacturer before starting the engine. Do
not operate the engine without a fully functioning bilge
blower.
● Only start the engine in a well-ventilated area.
If operating the engine in an enclosed space,
ensure that there is proper ventilation in order
to remove exhaust gases from the area. Please
see
Carbon Monoxide
in the section entitled
Safety Information
for additional details.
● To prevent a possible explosion or fire, make a
habit of checking the engine and engine com-
partment visually before operating the boat
(before the engine is started) and after operat-
ing the boat (after the engine has been stop-
ped). Also, smell for the presence of gasoline
fumes. This will help you to quickly detect fuel,
coolant, or oil leaks and to spot anything else
unusual that has occurred or is about to happen.
● Do not start the engine out of the water unless
you have connected a hose with running water
to the engine flushing port (see
Engine Flush
in
the section entitled
After Engine Shutdown
for
instructions).
● Never use start spray or similar agents to start
an engine. This may cause an explosion in the
inlet manifold.
● Thoroughly familiarize yourself with operation
of remote control supplied with your boat before
proceeding.
51421
1.
Turn main battery switch
A
to start battery.
NOTICE!
If your boat is equipped with multiple
batteries and a selector switch, after starting,
the engine should be operated with the selector
switch set to the ALL position. This will provide
charging system output to all batteries.
2.
Start the boat’s bilge blower and run as recom-
mended by the boat manufacturer. Frequently
check boat’s bilge area for gasoline fumes.
3.
Check the bilge for excessive water accumula-
tion. Always keep the bilge clean and dry.
NOTICE!
The water level in the boat’s bilge will
increase when you operate your boat at a high
incline before you reach planing speed. Exces-
sive water in the bilge can cause engine dam-
age.
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