Nautique V-Drive, 100077, 216, 200 manual Control Switches, Engine Compartment/Bilge Area Blower

Section 4

Control Switches

Each electrical circuit on your boat is equipped with a control switch. The switches have an indicator light for easy ON/OFF identification. All switches are fuse protected.

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 by pressing and releasing the “BLOWER” switch. Press again to turn off. 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.

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The intakes which supply fresh air into the bilge area are located aft, at the windshield frame base. The intakes must remain clear to allow air to enter the bilge area. DO NOT drape towels or any items which may not allow air to be drawn in while the bilge blowers are operating.