Baja Marine 20 manual Starting the Engine

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Section 8 • Required Inspection, Service, &

Maintenance

Quick Reference Checklist (contd)

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

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Contents Baja Marine OutlawFor information call 1-865-971-6270 or fax Welcome This page intentionally left blank Introduction HIN Number Hull Identification Number HINAbout Your Express Limited Warranty Iii Ignition Protection Breakers and/or Fuses Speed changes you. TM Safety Safety LabelsLegally Mandated Minimum Required Equipment Fire Extinguishing SystemCarbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide Monitor Lifesaving Equipment Additional Recommended Equipment for Safe Operation Impaired OperationPower Capacity Load CapacityPropellers Stability Maintain ControlChart Your Course WeatherGeneral Considerations Water Sports SwimmingSkiing Emergency Situations GeneralMedical Emergency Water RescueFire Flooding, Swamping and CapsizingSafety Hotlines Collisions and LeakingGrounding Propulsion, Control or Steering FailureInternational Requirements Environmental ConsiderationsFuel and Oil Spillage Waste Disposal Wake/WashExcessive Noise Nautical Terms Key to Symbols on Controls & Prints Only w/ fire port This Page Intentionally Left Blank General Boat Arrangement Docking /Lifting /Trailering Passenger Locations204 Basic Boat Dimensions and Clearances Metric Propulsion SystemGeneral Deck Layout Power Trim Unit and Gauge Description of Major ControlsGear Shift and Throttle Control Trailer Switch Trim TabsIgnition Shutdown Switch Engine Alarm SystemImportant Gauges Tachometer and Hour MeterOil Pressure, Water Temperature, Voltmeter and Fuel Gauges Navigation and Anchor LightsUsing Your Boat Pre-Launch, Launch and Post- Launch ChecklistTrailer Launching and Loading Fueling the BoatBoarding Personal Flotation DevicesPassenger Instruction and Location Starting the EngineShifting to Drive the Boat Stopping the EngineSteering Systems Hydraulic SteeringPower Steering Power Steering SystemBilge & Underwater Gear BilgeFuel & Oil Spillage Drain PlugMaintenance and Service Engines and Stern DriveBilge Blowers Vibration and CausesPropeller Removal and Installation Impact to Stern DriveGear case Fuel System Fuel SystemAnti-Siphon Valve Inboard/Outboard Engine Only Fueling Precautions Before and During Fueling ChecklistStatic Electricity and the Fuel System After Fueling Checklist This page intentionally left blank Electrical Systems Electrical SystemsDirect Current DC BatteriesElectrolytic Corrosion & Zinc Anodes Breakers and/or FusesFuse Panel Marine Electronic Cathodic Anti-corrosion System Mercathode Drive Pump Drive Pump w/ K-Plane Trim Tabs Ignition Switch DC Wiring Information FIG Switch Panel Wiring Information FIG Options & Accessories Options & Accessories LocationsAutomatic Fire Extinguisher Canvas Care and Maintenance CanvasHorn Swim Platform w/ Ladder OptionalDepth Finder Optional Exhaust Systems Stereo SystemRequired Inspection, Service Maintenance Summary Guide for Inspection, Service and MaintenanceInterval Summary Guide For Inspection, Service and Maintenance IntervalUseful Service Information Inspection, Service and Maintenance Protocol Bilge AreaWinterization Checklist for Boats Stored on Land BatteryiesTopside and Supplies Boat StorageFitting Out After Storage Fuel SystemsFuel System MiscellaneousPower Steering System Maintenance Security ConsiderationsQuick Reference Checklist Boarding the Boat GeneralBoat Systems Starting the Engine Quick Reference Checklist cont’d Departing General Returning to Port GeneralQuick Reference Checklist cont’d Securing the BoatIf the Engine Does Not Start After Market Equipment Checklist Maintenance Log Maintenance Log Cont’d Paint Cleaning Agents & Other Substances Care & RefinishingStains & Scratches Fiberglass & GelcoatPermanently Moored or Docked Boats Topside AreasAcrylic Plastic Sheeting Plastic Glass Canvas and Clear VinylExterior Upholstery Fabric Interior Upholstery FabricThis Page Intentionally Left Blank Index Index Outlaw