Owner`s manual

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❏ Shift and Throttle Controls: Be certain
the shift and throttle controls operate
properly and are in the proper adjustment.
❏ Transmissions: Check that both trans-
missions shift smoothly and positively.
❏ Trim Tabs: Check that the trim tabs
operate properly and are responsive to
your use of the controls.
After completing your shakedown cruise,
recheck all fluid levels. Check all drive
belts for the proper tension. Generally
examine all components to be certain they
did not loosen during the cruise. Make all
adjustments as necessary.
DO NOT remove the cooling system
filler cap when the engine is hot. Allow
the engine to cool and then remove the
pressure cap slowly, allowing the pres-
sure to vent. Hot coolant, under pres-
sure, may discharge violently and result
in serious personal injury and burns.
Getting Underway
After your engines have warmed to normal
operating temperature, you are ready to
depart your dock/mooring. Check the wind,
tide and current to determine the best way
to safely maneuver your yacht away from
the dock. Cast off all mooring lines.
Shift the transmissions into forward or
reverse, depending on which way you
want to depart your dock. Your engines
should be at idle speed while departing
your dock and power should only be used
if necessary for control of your yacht.
Once your yacht has departed the dock
and is in open water, accelerate to cruising
speed(RPM’s) as recommended in the
Engine Manual.
Be certain to follow all safety precautions
as mentioned in the “Boating Safety”
Section of this Owner’s Manual while
operating your yacht.
Daily Engine Shutdown
After you have completed your cruise and
secured your yacht to the dock, shut down
the engines in the following manner:
❏ Reduce engine speed to idle.
❏ Place transmission controls in neutral.
❏ Allow engines to operate at idle speed
for several minutes.
❏ Turn ignition switches to the OFF posi-
tion to shut down the engines.
❏ Operate the bilge blower motors for
several minutes to circulate fresh air
through the engine compartment.
❏ Turn OFF battery switches.