2.. Reduced.power.resulting.from.increased.altitude.
may.require.adjustments.to.propeller.size.
c.. Shorted.or.opened.circuit.high.tension.spark.
plug.cables
3
.. Heavy.sea.or.out.of.trim.conditions.tend.to.load.
engines.resulting.in.reduced.performance.and.
thereby.increasing.their.CO.production.
d.. Incorrect.ignition.timing.
4.. General
S. Portable Generator Sets
a.. Worn.piston.rings.and.valves
b.. Engine.temperature.-.Cold.running.engines.
increase.CO.production..Engine.cooling.water.
system.design.and.selection.of.thermostat(s).
are.primary.considerations.affecting.engine.
operating.temperature..Generally,.an.engine.
produces.less.CO.if.it.operates.at.a.rela-
tively.high.temperature.within.manufacturer’s.
specifications.
Never use a portable generator on a boat.
Gasoline-powered.portable.generators.are.available..
in.the.marine.market.place.and.are.not.an.option.
available.through.Four.Winns..Portable.generators..
will.produce.CO..These.sets.discharge.their.exhaust.
products.in.locations.which.can.lead.to.an.increase..
in.the.accumulation.of.carbon.monoxide.in.the.accom-
modation.occupied.space..Do not use gasoline-pow-
ered portable generators on Four Winns® boats.
c.. Exhaust.Back-Pressure.-.Certain.alterations.
to.the.exhaust.system.may.increase.engine.
exhaust.back.pressure.and.CO.production.
d.. Restricted.engine.room.or.compartment..
ventilation
T. Maintenance - Engine Performance
Efficient engine performance is vital to minimizing .
CO.production..The.following.items.are.those.con-
sidered.to.have.the.greatest.effect.on.increased.CO.
production:
U. Maintenance - External Conditions
External conditions that contribute to inefficient engine
performance.can.include:
1..
2..
Fuel.Systems.-.Fuel.that.is.contaminated,.stale.or.
incorrect.octane.number
1..
2..
Fouled.hull.bottom
Damaged.and.fouled.running.gear.(i.e.,.outdrive.
shaft,.strut.propeller,.rudder.and.trim.tabs,..
if.applicable)
Carburetors/Injectors
a. Dirty or clogged flame arrester
3..
Incorrect.selection.of.propeller.size
b.. Malfunctioning.automatic.choke.plate.or.faulty.
adjustment.of.manual.choke.plate
V. Maintenance - Exhaust System Integrity
c. Worn float needle valve and seat
d. High float level
Gas.tight.integrity.of.exhaust.systems.must.be.main-
tained.to.insure.that.leakage.of.CO.within.the.boat.
does.not.occur..Disassembly.may.be.required..
to.carry.out.a.thorough.inspection..Repair.or.replace.
components.as.indicated..Inspect.the.following:
e.. Incorrect.idle.mixture.adjustment
f..
Dirty.or.worn.injectors
3..
Ignition.System.
a... Fouled.or.worn.spark.plug.
b.. Worn.points.or.incorrect.gap.on.points
Boating Safety - Section B
Owner’s Manual Page
| Categories | Four Winns Manuals, Four Winns Vista Manuals, Outboard Marine Corporation Manuals |
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| Tags | Four Winns Horizon 310 |
| Model Year | 2007, 2008 |
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