Engines, Drives and Instrumentation
E - 1 GENERAL
created.by.exhaust.fumes..Familiarize.yourself.with.
the.symptoms.of.individuals.overcome.by.carbon.
monoxide,.and.most.importantly,.ways.you.can..
protect.yourself.and.your.guests.
DO NOT attempt to service any engine without
being totally familiar with the safe and proper
service procedures. Do not attempt to maintain
or adjust an engine while it is running. Certain
moving parts are exposed and failing to shut
off the engine can result in serious injury or
death.
DO NOT inhale exhaust fumes! Exhaust
contains carbon monoxide which is colorless
and odorless. Carbon monoxide is a
dangerous gas that is potentially lethal.
Persons overcome by carbon monoxide may
exhibit the following symptoms:
Four.Winns.does.not.manufacture.engines.or.drives..
Because.of.the.technical.nature.of.the.engine.and.
drive.systems,.all.manufacturers.of.these.items.
require.that.warranty.and.service.problems.be.taken.
directly.to.an.authorized.dealer.for.resolution..The.
Four.Winns.dealer.from.whom.you.purchased.your.
boat,.will.handle.all.warranty.and.service.matters..
with.the.engine.manufacturer.for.you.
a. Watering and itchy eyes
b. Flushed appearance
c. Throbbing temples
d. Inattentiveness
e. Inability to think coherently
f. Ringing in the ears
g. Tightness across the chest
h. Headache
In.compliance.with.the.Federal.Boat.Safety.Act.of.
1971.all.engine.manufacturers.require.their.products.
to.be.registered..A.registration.card.is.furnished.with.
i. Drowsiness
j. Incoherence
k. Nausea
each.new.engine..When.selling.a.Four.Winns .boat,.
®
the.dealer,.along.with.the.purchaser,.should.complete.
the.information.requested.on.these.cards.and.return.
them.to.the.respective.engine.manufacturers..Engine.
registration.cards.are.provided.with.the.engine.and..
will.usually.be.found.with.the.boat.literature.
l. Dizziness
m. Fatigue
n. Vomiting
o. Collapse
p. Convulsions
Each.manufacturer.of.the.various.marine.power.
components.provides.an.owner’s.information.manual.
with.their.product..This.publication.is.included.with.this.
manual..It.is.important.that.you.read.the.manual(s).
carefully.and.become.completely.familiar.with.proper.
care.and.operation.of.the.engine.and.drive.system...
Be.sure.to.read.the.section.on.winterization..Replace-
ment.costs.associated.with.frozen.engine.blocks,.drive.
systems.and.other.components.are.quite.substantial.
IF YOU THINK EXHAUST FUMES ARE
ENTERING YOUR BOAT, DETERMINE
THE CAUSE AND HAVE IT CORRECTED
IMMEDIATELY!
The.following.suggestions.can.help.prevent.exhaust.
fumes.from.entering.the.boat.or.injuring.people.in.the.
vicinity:
1..
DO.NOT.allow.the.boat.to.remain.stationary.with.
the.engines.running.for.an.extended.period.of.
time..Do.not.stand.or.swim.near.the.exhaust.
output.or.outdrive.when.the.engine.is.idling..
Also.review.the.other.sections.in.this.manual,..
especially.Sections.I.on.Fuel.Systems,.and.Section.F.
on.Control.Systems.
2..
Use.extreme.caution.while.operating.the.engines.
in confined areas such as enclosed slips, congest-
ed.piers,.or.in.any.area.where.the.exhaust.outlets.
are.facing.or.near.a.bulkhead.or.wall.structure.of.
any.kind..Operation.under.such.conditions.could.
easily.lead.to.exhaust.gasses.(carbon.monoxide).
entering.even.though.you.may.have.all.the.
E - 2 ENGINE EXHAUST
A. Carbon Monoxide
The.carbon.monoxide.in.exhaust.fumes.can.be..
hazardous..It.is.important.for.you.and.your.pas-
sengers.to.be.aware.of.the.potential.safety.hazard.
hatches,.windows,.doors.and.portholes.closed.
Engines, Drives and Instrumentation - Section E
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| 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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