Baja Marine 405 manual Starting the Engine

Section 8 • Required Inspection, Service, &

Maintenance

Quick Reference Checklist (cont’d)

B.Preparing to Depart and After Launching

General
1.	Bilge/Engine Compartment	“Sniff” the bilge/engine compartment for	fuel odor.
		Run the bilge blowers for at least four (4)	minutes.
2.	Shore Power Cable	Disconnected from dockside power inlet
3.	Lines, Fenders and Anchor	Ready for use
4.	Passengers/Crew	Instructed in duties for getting underway and fitted for a
		correct size PFD
Engine
1.	Battery Switches	In the ON position
2.	Fuel Valves (Diesel Only)	Open
3.	Engine Alarm	Test. Should sound after a few seconds
4.	Gear Shift & Throttle Controls	In NEUTRAL and IDLE positions
Starting the Engine*
1.	Gearshift & Throttle Controls	Shift in NEUTRAL (Refer to your Engine Owner’s
		Manual for startup procedures for your specific
		engine)
2.	Ignition	Turn ignition keys on the helm clockwise until engine
		starts, then release.

IMPORTANT: Do not continue to operate starter for more than 10 seconds without pausing to allow starter motor to cool off for 2 minutes. This also will allow the battery to recover between starting attempts.*

!WARNING

Do not run the engine or generator in an enclosed area, such as a closed boat house, as there is the possibility of buildup and inhaling of carbon monoxide.

*If engine fails to start, refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for further troubleshooting procedures

405 Performance® 8.9