in.the.accumulation.of.carbon.monoxide.in.the..
accommodation.(occupied).space..Do not use
gasoline powered portable generators on Four
U. Maintenance - External Conditions
External conditions that contribute to inefficient engine
Winns
®
boats.
performance.can.include:
T. Maintenance - Engine Performance
1.. Fouled.hull.bottom
Efficient engine performance is vital to minimizing .
CO.production..The.following.items.are.those.consid-
ered.to.have.the.greatest.effect.on.increased.CO.
production:
2.. Damaged.and.fouled.running.gear..
(i.e.,.shaft,.strut.propeller,.rudder.and.trim.tabs)
3.. Incorrect.selection.of.propeller.size
1.. Fuel.Systems.-.Fuel.that.is.contaminated,.stale..
or.incorrect.octane.number
V. Maintenance - Exhaust System Integrity
Gas.tight.integrity.of.exhaust.systems.must.be.
maintained.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:
2
.. Carburetors/Injectors
a. Dirty or clogged flame arrester
b.. Malfunctioning.automatic.choke.plate.or.faulty.
adjustment.of.manual.choke.plate
1..
Gaskets.at.cylinder.head.connection
c. Worn float needle valve and seat
d. High float level
2. Casting and pipe fittings in the dry section
e.. Incorrect.idle.mixture.adjustment
3..
4..
5..
All.joints
Hoses
f..
Dirty.or.worn.injectors
3..
Ignition.System
Clamps
a.. Fouled.or.worn.spark.plug.
b.. Worn.points.or.incorrect.gap.on.points
6. Mufflers and their drain plugs
c.. Shorted.or.opened.circuit.high.tension.spark.
plug.cables
7.
Thru-hull fittings
8..
Hangers.and.other.supports
d.. Incorrect.ignition.timing.
W. Maintenance - Ventilation Systems
4..
General
Boats.are.equipped.with.ventilation.systems.to.
eliminate.gasoline.vapors..Blowers.and.fans.may.also.
be.provided.for.ventilation.and.to.mitigate.the.migra-
tion.of.CO.into.occupied.compartments..Attention.
should.be.paid.to.the.following:
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.relatively.
high.temperature.within.manufacturer’s.
specifications.
1.. Keeping.ventilation.intakes.clear.of.debris
2.. Replacing.damaged.hardware
3..
Maintaining.the.integrity.of.the.ducting.material.
and.its.connections
c.. Exhaust.Back-Pressure.-.Certain.alterations.
to.the.exhaust.system.may.increase.engine.
exhaust.back.pressure.and.CO.production.
4.. Ensuring.that.position.of.ducting.intake.is.not.
obstructed.or.restricted,.collapsed,.kinked,..
or.crushed.
d.. Restricted.engine.room.or.compartment.
ventilation
Boating Safety - Section B
Owner’s Manual Page
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