Boat Handling and Operation
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Owner’s/Operator’s Manual
Fire or explosion hazard from fumes accumulating in bilge area.
Ventilate the engine compartment by running the blower for five
minutes, especially after repairing or refueling, and check for fuel
spills or leaks.
An engine guard which is not in place or in contact with any
moving parts can cause death or serious personal injury. The
engine box cover is a machinery guard. DO NOT operate your boat
with the cover open unless you are performing a check or
maintenance. Keep your hands, clothing, hair and any other body
parts away from any moving parts.
4.
Turn the ignition key to the START position. Release the key immediately after
the engine starts. If the engine fails to start, refer to Troubleshooting in your
engine owner’s manual.
DO NOT continue to operate the starter for more than 15 seconds
without pausing to allow the starter motor to cool off for three
minutes. This allows the battery to recover between starting
attempts.
After the Engine Starts
Run the engine approximately one to two minutes at fast idle (1200 to 1500 RPM)
and return to idle and normal operating temperature. This time may vary from the
temperature of the cooling water. Once engine has warmed up and the RPM has
returned to idle, check engine temperature gauge to make sure engine temperature
is normal. If temperature reading is abnormally high, STOP engine immediately, and
inspect engine to determine cause.
The voltmeter should show a reading between 12 V to 15 V while the engine is
running.
Check steering operation. Turn steering wheel to FULL port and to FULL starboard.
Make sure the craft is still secure to the dock and engine is idling between 600 and
800 RPM momentarily. Move throttle and gear shift to FORWARD, then NEUTRAL
and then to REVERSE, then NEUTRAL to check for proper shift operation.
Check other gauges to verify they are at normal operating ranges.
Repeat starting procedure for the second engine, if equipped. The second engine
may be difficult to hear when it starts, due to the noise of the first engine. Verify the
second tachometer of the second engine. When the engine RPM rises, release the
ignition key immediately.
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