MPORTANT: The presence of the capacity plate does 3. Activate the bilge blower. Check the blower output.
not relieve the boat operator from the responsibility of
using common sense or sound judgment. Turbulent
waters and adverse weather conditions will reduce the
Gasoline vapors can explode resulting injury or
maximum load capacity rating of the boat.
death. Before starting the engine, check
engine compartment bilge for gasoline or
vapors. Operate blower for four minutes, and
verify blower operation. ALWAYS run the blow-
T - 4 STARTING PROCEDURES
er when the vessel is operating below cruising
speed.
The operation and maintenance manual supplied with
your engine provides pre-start, starting and cold-start-
ing 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.
4. Attach the ignition interrupt lanyards securely to
your body. In the event that you move away from
the helm area and beyond the length of the lan-
yard, the engine will be turned off.
A. Preliminary Checks
5.
Turn the key to start the engine. Engine will not
turn over if throttle is not in the neutral position.
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.
6. Once engine has warmed up, check water temper-
ature gauge to ensure engine temperature stays
within optimum range. If temperature reading is
abnormally high, stop engine immediately and
inspect for cause of high reading.
2. Operate the bilge pump until the flow of water
stops.
3.
4.
Make sure the throttle is in the neutral position and
stern drive is lowered into water.
7. With engine running, voltmeter should show a
reading between 12 and 15 volts.
Make sure passengers seated in the bow area do
not obstruct the driver’s vision.
8. Check steering operation. Turn steering wheel
full to port and starboard while observing outdrive
movement.
B. Starting
9.
Inspect for fuel odors and visible leaks in the fuel,
oil, coolant, exhaust and power steering systems.
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-2 for information about the dangers
of Carbon Monoxide.
10.
Make sure boat is securely moored to the dock
and engine is idling. Then move the throttle for-
ward and then aft and back to neutral to check for
proper operation of the shifting motion. Be careful.
Leave the engine in gear for only a split-second.
T - 5
MANEUVERING
Notice: Additional starting information is located in
Section A.
Boat steering is not self-centering. Steering is
effected by engine and propeller torque, trim
tab setting, wave and current action and the
speed of the hull through the water. Constant
attention to steering is required for safe
operation.
1.
2.
Check all electrical systems and navigation lights.
If your boat is equipped with a dual battery selec-
tor switch, turn the battery switch to ON position or
EMERGENCY START ONLY position (if neces-
sary). See Section H-3B - Battery Switch Opera-
tion for additional information.
Pre-launch & Underway - Section T
Owner’s Manual Page 147
| Categories | Four Winns Manuals, Four Winns SL-Series Manuals |
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| Tags | Four Winns SL |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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| Language | English |
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| Publisher | fourwinns.com |
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