SAFE BOATING TIPS
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DIESEL ENGINE
An engine owner's manual is supplied
with your boat and should be read
thoroughly. It contains technical
specifications, running instructions and
a maintenance schedule on lubricants
and fluids. For long engine life, follow
routine maintenance schedules.
You should check engine oil,
transmission fluid and coolant levels.
Water, rust, scale and dirt will cause
serious damage to the injectors on
diesel engines. You should check your
filters frequently and change when
necessary. Check fuel line connections
for proper tightness.
EXPLOSION/FIRE HAZARD – Fuel
system connections that are to loose or to
tight can leak, resulting in fuel loss,
environmental pollution and explosion/fire
hazard.
EXTREME HAZARD: carbon monoxide
gas (CO) is colorless, odorless and
extremely dangerous. All engines and
fuel burning appliances produce CO as
exhaust. Direct and prolonged exposure
to CO will cause BRAIN DAMAGE or
DEATH. Signs of exposure to CO include
nausea, dizziness and drowsiness. Refer
to BOATING SAFETY for more
information.
When you start your engine, run it a
minimum of 15 minutes to bring it up to
operating temperature. This insures that
any condensation is evaporated. Your
engine should “run out” at ¾ throttle at
least once a month to clean out carbon
buildup and moisture.
FUELING YOUR DIESEL ENGINE
EXPLOSION/FIRE HAZARD
Store flammable material in safety-
approved containers. Keep containers in
a locker designed by the boat
manufacturer for that purpose. Never
store flammable material in a non-vented
space.
Observe “No-Smoking” while fueling.
Run exhaust blower at least 4 minutes
before starting engine. Check bilge and
engine compartments for fumes.
Keep ventilation system free of
obstructions. Never modify the vent
system.
Fill less than the rated capacity of the
tank. Allow for fuel expansion.
If fuel enters bilge, do not start engine.
Determine cause and severity. Contact a
knowledgeable marine service to remove
fuel. Do not pump overboard. Contact
Coast Guard for additional advice (See
Environmental Considerations Fuel & Oil
Spillage.)
Inspect fuel system regularly for leaks.
Follow engine manufacturer’s
recommendations for types of fuel and
oil. Use of improper products can
damage the engine and void the
warranty.
Notice: Use fresh fuel. Fuel that has
been in a tank too long can form gum
and varnish, which may affect
performance.
Inspect diesel fuel filters regularly.
Diesel fuel must be kept as clean as
possible. Keep fuel tank full.
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