Owner`s manual

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12.4 Operating Your Boat
GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINES, OPERATE THE
ENGINE COMPARTMENT BLOWER FOR FOUR (4) MINUTES, OPEN THE ENGINE HATCH,
INSPECT THE FUEL SYSTEM AND CHECK THE ENGINES FOR THE ODOR OF GASO-
LINE VAPORS. ALWAYS OPERATE THE BLOWER WHILE THE ENGINES ARE AT IDLE.
DO NOT START OR OPERATE THE ENGINES IF FUEL FUMES ARE PRESENT. UNDER
NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THIS PROCEDURE BE OVERLOOKED.
THE OPERATOR MUST BE SEATED, FACING FORWARD, WITH HANDS ON THE CON-
TROL WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
AFTER STARTING THE ENGINES:
• Check the engine gauges. Make sure they are reading normally.
• Visibly check the engines to be sure there are no apparent water, fuel or oil leaks.
• Check the operation of the engine cooling systems by inspecting the transom exhaust ports for water flow.
(Refer to the Engine Cooling System section of the Propulsion System chapter.)
• Check the steering and engine controls for proper operation.
• Make sure all lines, cables, anchors, etc. for securing a boat are on board and in good condition. All lines
should be coiled, secured and off the decks when underway.
• Have a safe cruise and enjoy yourself.
REMEMBER:
When you operate a boat, you accept the responsibility for the boat, for the safety of passengers and for others
out enjoying the water.
• Alcohol and any drugs can severely reduce your reaction time and affect your better judgment.
• Alcohol severely reduces the ability to react to several different signals at once.
• Alcohol makes it difficult to correctly judge speed and distance, or track moving objects.
• Alcohol reduces night vision, and the ability to distinguish red from green.
YOU SHOULD ALWAYS STAY ALERT. THE USE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR OTHER SUB-
STANCES WHICH IMPAIRS JUDGMENT POSES A SERIOUS THREAT TO YOU AND OTH-
ERS. THE BOAT OPERATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BEHAVIOR OF PASSENGERS.