Section 8 • Required Inspection, Service, &
Maintenance
Quick Reference Checklist (cont’d)
B.Preparing to Depart and After Launching
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1. | Bilge/Engine Compartment | “Sniff” the bilge/engine compartment for | fuel odor. |
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| Run the bilge blowers for at least four (4) | minutes. |
2. | Shore Power Cable | Disconnected from dockside power inlet |
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3. | Lines, Fenders and Anchor | Ready for use |
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4. | Passengers/Crew | Instructed in duties for getting underway and fitted for a | |
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| correct size PFD |
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Engine |
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1. | Battery Switches | In the ON position |
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2. | Fuel Valves (Diesel Only) | Open |
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3. | Engine Alarm | Test. Should sound after a few seconds |
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4. | Gear Shift & Throttle Controls | In NEUTRAL and IDLE positions |
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Starting the Engine* |
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1. | Gearshift & Throttle Controls | Shift in NEUTRAL (Refer to your Engine Owner’s | |
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| Manual for startup procedures for your specific | |
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| engine) |
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2. | Ignition | Turn ignition keys on the helm clockwise until engine | |
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| starts, then release. |
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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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