2005-2006 Four Winns Vista 348 Boat Owners Manual

S - 3    LOADING PASSENGERS AND GEAR
A.   Preliminary Checks
When.loading.your.boat,.remember.to.distribute.the.
load.evenly..Keep.the.load.low.and.do.not.overload...
On certain Vista® models a capacity plate affixed to
your.boat.states.the.maximum.load.capacity..The.plate.
shows.in.pounds,.the.amount.of.persons.and.gear.that.
the.boat.will.safely.handle.under.normal.conditions...
U..S..Coast.Guard.regulations.establishes.these.load.
capacity.ratings..Position.passengers.and.gear.so.that.
the.load.is.balanced..
1... Secure.boat.to.the.dock.before.attempting.to.start.
engine..The.boat.should.be.kept.secure.until.the.
engine.is.running.and.warmed.up..
2.   Operate the bilge pump until the flow of water
stops..
3... Make.sure.the.throttle.is.in.the.neutral.position.
and.stern.drive.or.outboard.is.lowered.into.water..
4...
Make.sure.passengers.seated.in.the.bow.area.do.
not.obstruct.the.driver’s.vision..
NOTICE
The NMMA Yacht Certification rating (indicated
by a yacht certification plate - see Preface
page ) places the responsibility on the
captain to make the determination as to the
appropriate load, load placement and number
of pass- engers permitted aboard the vessel.
B.   Starting
To prevent excessive exposure and reduce the
possibility of carbon monoxide accumulation in
the cockpit areas of the boat, the operator
should provide adequate ventilation in each of
these areas. Utilize hatches, doors, windows
and side vents to increase air movement. See
Section B- for information about the dangers
of Carbon Monoxide.
When.loading,.always.step.into.the.boat,.never.board.
by.jumping..Have.someone.on.the.dock.pass.your.gear.
aboard. Secure all gear firmly so it doesn’t move or
interfere.with.operation.of.the.boat..Passengers.should.
board.the.boat.one-at-a-time.and.be.seated..
IMPORTANT:.Passengers.are.prohibited.from.riding.
on.the.bow.with.feet.hanging.over.the.side.or.ride.while.     Notice:.Additional.starting.information.is.located.in.
sitting.on.the.stern,.gunwales.or.seatbacks..The.Coast.
Guard.considers.these.acts.to.be.negligent.or.grossly.
negligent.operation..They.are.prohibited.by.law.be-
cause.falls.from.moving.boats.are.a.major.cause.of.
fatal.recreational.boating.accidents..
Section.A..
1...
2...
Check.all.electrical.systems.and.navigation.lights..
Turn.the.battery.switches.to.the.ON.position...
If.one.of.the.designated.engine.batteries.fails.to.
start.its.respective.engine,.engage.the.“EMER-
GENCY START” switch at the helm and attempt
to.start.the.engine..
IMPORTANT:.The.presence.of.the.capacity.plate.does.
not.relieve.the.boat.operator.from.the.responsibility.of.
using.common.sense.or.sound.judgment..Turbulent.
waters.and.adverse.weather.conditions.will.reduce.the.
maximum.load.capacity.rating.of.the.boat..
3...
4...
If.your.boat.has.fuel.injection,.turn.the.key.to.start.
the.engine..Engine.will.not.turn.over.if.throttle.is.
not.in.the.neutral.position..
S - 4    STARTING PROCEDURES
Once.engine.has.warmed.up,.check.water.
temperature.gauge.to.ensure.engine.temperature.
stays.within.optimum.range..If.temperature.
reading.is.abnormally.high,.stop.engine.immedi-
ately.and.inspect.for.cause.of.high.reading..
The.operation.and.maintenance.manual.supplied.with.
your.engine.provides.pre-start,.starting.and.cold-
starting.instructions..The.following.information.is.merely.
a.guide.and.not.intended.to.explain.in.detail.all.starting.
procedures.and.instructions..Refer.to.your.engine.
owner’s.manual..
5...
6...
With.engine.running,.voltmeter.should.show.a.
reading.between.12.and.15.volts..
Check.steering.operation..Turn.steering.wheel.full.
to.port.and.starboard.while.observing.outdrive.
movement..
Pre-Launch and Underway - Section S
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Model Year2005, 2006
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