Owner`s manual

OS 285

The generator is located in the aft bilge machinery space. The generator is

equipped with a splash shield that is easily removable for service. As indicated

on the splash shield, this is not to be used as a step. Please refer to the

Ventilation System chapter. The generator compartment is equipped with an

automatic fire extinguisher system and an automatic engine shutdown system.

Refer to the Safety Equipment chapter.

FUEL INJECTED GENERATORS REQUIRE BLEEDING OF AIR FROM THE FUEL DELIV-

ERY SYSTEM PRIOR TO INITIAL START-UP. BLEEDING OF THE FUEL SYSTEM WILL

ALSO BE REQUIRED IF THE GENERATOR IS ALLOWED TO RUN OUT OF FUEL. CON-

TINUED ATTEMPTS TO START THE GENERATOR WITHOUT BLEEDING THE FUEL SYS-

TEM UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES CAN LEAD TO ENGINE DAMAGE OR ERRATIC

OPERATION. THIS PROCEDURE MUST BE COMPLETED BY YOUR SERVICING DEALER.

GENERATOR PANEL

These switches control the starting, running, blower,

AC power selector and stopping of the generator. The

procedures may vary depending on the model and type

of generator installed in your boat. An owner operator's

manual for the generator has been supplied with this

manual. Please refer to it for details on the generator

operation.

Generators charge the battery just enough to compen-

sate for the DC electrical current the engine requires to operate. Therefore, it is important to activate the battery

charger to maintain the house battery whenever the generator is running.

GENERATOR ENGINES PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE WHICH IS A LETHAL, TOXIC GAS

THAT IS COLORLESS AND ODORLESS. IT IS A DANGEROUS GAS THAT WILL CAUSE

DEATH IN CERTAIN LEVELS. ONLY OPERATE THE GENERATOR IN WELL VENTILATED

AREAS AND NEVER OPERATE THE GENERATOR WHILE YOU ARE SLEEPING.

AC POWER SELECTOR SWITCH

The generator panel will be equipped with this switch if the optional AC generator has been installed in your

boat. Move the selector switch to the “SHORE” position when connected to dockside power. Move the selector

switch to the “OFF” position when disconnecting the dockside power or when no AC power is being supplied

or for starting the generator. Move the selector switch to the “GENERATOR” position when the generator

is being operated.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START THE GENERATOR WITH THE SELECTOR SWITCH IN

THE "GENERATOR" POSITION. WAIT UNTIL THE GENERATOR HAS WARMED UP BE-

FORE TRANSFERRING THE ELECTRICAL LOAD. ONCE THE GENERATOR HAS RUN FOR

THREE OR FOUR MINUTES, PLACE THE SWITCH IN THE "GENERATOR" POSITION.

Generator Panel

NOTICE

Generator Cover