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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230 specifications

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