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2. Open the engine compar tment and all
hatches, windows, door s and other compar t-
ments that w ere closed during fueling .
Inspect these areas for the odor of fuel
vapors and visible fuel leakage.
LOADING PASSENGERS AND GEAR
NOTE: All boats under 26 feet in length must
have a capacity rating plate showing the recom-
mended person capacity as w ell as the
maximum capacity of the boat including per sons,
engine and gear.
When loading your boat, remember to distribute
the load e venly. Keep the load low and do not
overload. The capacity plate affixed to your boat
states the maximum load capacity . The plate
shows in pounds, the amount of per sons and
gear that the boat will safely handle under nor mal
conditions. The U.S. Coast Guard establishes
these load capacity ratings. P osition passenger s
and gear so that the load is balanced.
When loading, always step into the boat, ne ver
board by jumping. Have someone on the dock
pass your gear aboard. Secure all gear fir mly so
it doesn’ t move or interfere with operation of
the boat. P assenger s should board the boat
one-at-a-time and be seated. P assenger s should
remain seated during loading of the boat to
maintain an e ven trim.
IMPORTANT: Passenger s are prohibited from
riding on the bow with feet hanging o ver the
side or ride while sitting on the ster n, gunwales
or setbacks. The Coast Guard consider s these
acts to be negligent or grossly negligent opera-
tion. They are prohibited b y law because falls
from moving boats are a major cause of fatal
recreational boating accidents.
IMPORTANT: The presence of the capacity plate
does not relie ve the boat operator from the
responsibility of using common sense or sound
judgment. Turbulent water s and adver se
weather conditions will reduce the maximum
load capacity rating of the boat.
STARTING PROCEDURES
The operation and maintenance manual sup-
plied with your engine pro vides pre-star t,
starting and cold-star ting instructions. The fol-
lowing information is merely a guide and not
intended to explain in detail all star ting proce-
dures and instr uctions. Refer to your engine
owner’s manual.
PRELIMINARY CHECKS
1. Secure boat to the dock before attempting
to star t engine. The boat should be k ept
secure until the engine is r unning and
warmed up.
2. Operate the bilge pump until the flow of
water stops.
3. Make sure the throttle is in the neutral posi-
tion and ster n drive or outboard is low ered
into water.
4. Make sure passenger s seated in the bow
area do not obstr uct the driver’s vision.
STARTING
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Investigate and correct any sign of fuel
leakage or indication of vapors before
starting engine. Do not run blower or
operate any electrical switch until
problem is corrected. Fire or explosion
may result.
WARNING
!
Passengers seated in the bow area
should not obstruct the driver’s vision.
WARNING
!
Sudden movement of boat can cause
loss of balance, falls or ejection from
the boat. Severe or fatal injury may
result!
WARNING
!
To prevent excessive exposure and
reduce the possibility of carbon
monoxide accumulation in the cabin
and cockpit areas of the boat, the
operator should provide adequate ven-
tilation in each of these areas. Utilize
all hatches, doors, windows and side
vents to increase air movement. See
Chapter 2 for information about the
dangers of Carbon Monoxide.
WARNING
!
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