3
.. Heavy.sea.or.out.of.trim.conditions.tend.to.load.
engines.resulting.in.reduced.performance.and.
thereby.increasing.their.CO.production.
4.. General
a.. Worn.piston.rings.and.valves
S. Portable Generator Sets
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.
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..
accommodation.(occupied).space..Do not use
gasoline powered portable generators on Four
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
Winns boats.
®
U. Maintenance - External Conditions
T. Maintenance - Engine Performance
External conditions that contribute to inefficient engine
performance.can.include:
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:
1..
2..
Fouled.hull.bottom
Damaged.and.fouled.running.gear..
1..
2..
Fuel.Systems.-.Fuel.that.is.contaminated,.stale..
or.incorrect.octane.number
(i.e.,.shaft,.strut.propeller,.rudder.and.trim.tabs)
3..
Incorrect.selection.of.propeller.size
Carburetors/Injectors
a. Dirty or clogged flame arrester
V. Maintenance - Exhaust System Integrity
b.. Malfunctioning.automatic.choke.plate.or.faulty.
adjustment.of.manual.choke.plate
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:
c. Worn float needle valve and seat
d. High float level
e.. Incorrect.idle.mixture.adjustment
1..
Gaskets.at.cylinder.head.connection
f..
Dirty.or.worn.injectors
2.
Casting and pipe fittings in the dry section
3..
Ignition.System
a.. Fouled.or.worn.spark.plug.
b.. Worn.points.or.incorrect.gap.on.points
3.. All.joints
4..
Hoses
c.. Shorted.or.opened.circuit.high.tension.spark.
plug.cables
5.. Clamps
d.. Incorrect.ignition.timing.
6.
Mufflers and their drain plugs
7.
Thru-hull fittings
8..
Hangers.and.other.supports
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 Vista 318 |
| Model Year | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
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