Operating and ManeuveringOperating and Maneuvering
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startIng the engInes
WARNING
ALWAYS OPERATE THE BILGE BLOWER FOR A MINIMUM OF 4 MINUTES PRIOR TO STARTING THE ENGINES. GASOLINE
VAPORS CAN EXPLODE, RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINES OR GENERATOR,
PERFORM THE FOLLOWING:
• CHECK THE ENGINE ROOM FOR FUEL VAPORS.
• OPERATE BILGE BLOWER FOR 4 MINUTES. (GASOLINE-POWERED VESSELS ONLY)
• VERIFY THAT BLOWERS ARE OPERATING PROPERLY. ALWAYS RUN THE BLOWER WHEN THE VESSEL IS OPERATING
BELOW CRUISING SPEED.
NOTE: On diesel-powered vessels the blower activation is automatic when the key switches are in the ON position.
The blowers will also automatically activate when the generator is started.
Refer to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) information for details on using the engine controls.
1. Open the cooling system seacocks for both engines. See COOLING SYSTEM: DIESEL ENGINES on page 79 for
seacock locations.
2. Move the shift/throttle lever to the NEUTRAL position.
3. Select the desired engine to start rst by turning the engine key switch to the START position. NEVER start both
engines simultaneously.
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