Section 4

Engine Compartment/Bilge Area Blower

The blower switch activates the engine compartment ventilation blower to remove explosive fumes from the area. The blower is turned on or off by pressing and releasing the button. The blower must be operated for a minimum of four minutes each time before starting the engines or generator. In addition, the blower should be operated continuously when at idle or running at slow speeds.

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Explosion and fire hazard from gasoline vapors can cause death or serious injury from failure to check for fumes in the engine compartment or operating the blower. Before engine start-up, check engine compartment for gasoline vapors, then operate blower for at least four minutes. Operate blower whenever below planing speed.

Navigation/Anchor Light

A quick press and release of this button turns on the navigation lights, and the indicator light for this button will illuminate. A press and slight hold will only turn on the anchor light and cause the indicator light to flash. A press and release of the key turns off both of the lights.

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Blocking navigation lights can cause death or serious injury. DO NOT block the navigation lights.

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Nautique 90490 manual Engine Compartment/Bilge Area Blower, Navigation/Anchor Light