3..
Never.operate.your.generator.while.the.boat.is.
moored.against.any.other.boat,.dock.or.wall.
structure.that.is.against.or.near.the.exhaust.outlet..
Again,.operation.under.such.conditions.could.
easily.lead.to.exhaust.gases.(carbon.monoxide).
entering.your.boat.or.the.boat.to.which.you.are.
moored,.even.though.you.may.have.all.the.
hatches,.windows,.doors,.and.portholes.closed.
NOTICE
Current deck hatches are designed to allow
ventilation when latched in a partially open
position.
7..
8..
Inspect.the.engine.exhaust.system.frequently.for.
water.and.exhaust.gas.leakage,.hose.deteriora-
tion,.and.loose.hose.clamps..See.Section.R.-.
General.Maintenance.for.additional.information.
4..
5..
Under.certain.conditions,.exhaust.gases.can..
enter.the.boat.through.the.sink.drains..Each.sink.
drain.has.a.water.trap.installed.to.help.prevent.
this..To.be.effective,.the.sink.drains.must.have.
water.in.them..Normal.use.of.the.sinks.will.provide.
the.water.needed.for.this.to.occur.
Have.a.competent.marine.engine.service.techni-
cian.inspect.your.exhaust.system.whenever.your.
boat.is.in.for.service,.or.if.you.notice.a.change.in.
the.sound.of.your.engines.
Persons.sleeping.can.be.easily.overcome.by.
carbon.monoxide.because.they.are.unaware.of..
its.presence..Sleeping.with.the.engines.or.genera-
tor.running.is.not.recommended..If.persons.are.
sleeping.aboard.while.underway,.or.while.the.
generator.is.running,.those.awake.should.monitor.
for.carbon.monoxide.accumulation.in.the.cabin;.
especially.the.sleeping.areas..Open.forward.facing.
windows.or.deck.hatches.to.provide.fresh.air.
ventilation..Keep.hatches,.windows,.and.doorways.
that.face.aft.or.towards.the.exhaust.discharge.
closed.
For.additional.information,.refer.to.Section.B-2.-..
Carbon.Monoxide.
B. Carbon Monoxide Monitor
A.carbon.monoxide.(CO).monitor(s).will.sound.an..
alert.should.carbon.monoxide.reach.an.unsafe.level..
®
in.the.cabin.of.your.Vista ..The.CO.monitors.are.
standard.equipment.and.are.located.in.the.aft.cabin.
and.forward.cabin..Refer.to.the.manufacturer’s.
literature.included.with.the.owner’s.packet.
Never disarm a CO detector. If a CO detector
alarms, immediately ventilate the area and
check passengers for symptoms of CO
intoxication. See your Four Winns dealer for
assistance in diagnosing the cause for the
alarm.
NEVER operate the propulsion engine(s) or
generator while everyone on-board is sleeping.
Fatal carbon monoxide poisoning can occur.
6..
If.possible,.ventilate.your.cabin.while.under.way..
Open.a.forward.hatch.or.window.to.allow.air.to.
travel.through.the.cabin..Do.not.operate.the.boat.
with.the.cabin.door(s).or.windows.that.face.aft,.
open..The.natural.vacuum.created.during.opera-
tion.may.allow.exhaust.gasses.to.be.drawn.into.
the.cabin.
E - 3 ENGINE & DRIVE SYSTEM
A. Engine
The.318.Vista .model.is.equipped.with.twin.engine.
®
® ®
propulsion..A.choice.of.Mercruiser .or.Volvo.Penta .
engines.are.offered..Please.consult.the.engine.
owner’s.manual.provided.with.this.manual.for.opera-
tion.and.maintenance.information..See.your.Four.
Winns.dealer.for.complete.engine.availability.
Carbon Monoxide - Cabin Doors Warning Label
Engines, Drives and Instrumentation - Section E
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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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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