Getting Underway
13.2
NOTE: There are other issues that could cause these alarms to
sound, such as the loss of power in the batteries that feed the
CO detectors and other systems. These alarms exist to warn
of impending loss of function of these important systems.
13.2.1.3 Engine Alarms
There are also alarms on your engine that could be
sounding if the engine is running. Be sure and check
your manufacturer’s documentation for information con-
cerning these alarms.
13.2.2 Strong Fuel Fumes
Leaking fuel is a fire and explosion hazard. Personal
injury or death could occur.
Fuel fumes are heavier than air and can collect in the
bilge area. These fumes are extremely hazardous.
Perform a Fuel Safety Checklist For Boarding found in
the Fuel System chapter in this manual. If you detect
strong fumes, proceed as follows:
Evacuate all occupied enclosures immediately.
Shut down engine (if already operating).
Turn off all electrical circuits.
Inform the dock master. Have a qualified technician
check the boat immediately to determine the source
of the odor.
Open the boat for natural ventilation.
When you can no longer smell fumes, locate the
source. Dispose of fuel in a safe, approved manner.
Explosive fuel vapors can become trapped in the
lower portions of the boat. Close all hatch covers,
windows, doors, and compartments while fueling
your boat.
13.3 Starting the Engine
For convenience, some information is repeated here from
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the DC Electric System chapter of this manual (and other
sections). However, if you take the opportunity to review
that chapter, it will assist your understanding and recol-
lection of the following material.
To begin, first determine the source of your boat’s DC
power by setting the battery selector switche(s) to the
desired settings. The battery switch panel has two
selector switches with two settings - the “Off” position (12
o’clock) and the “On” position (3 o’clock). The House
Battery selector switch also has a “Combined” position
(7:30 o’clock) which allows both batteries to simultane-
ously source power.
NOTE: As an added precaution against a depleted start bat-
tery, your engine can be started from both batteries, or, in other
words, from a combined battery bank. This is accomplished by
positioning the House switch to “Combined” together with the
Start battery switch to “ON” (refer to the DC Electric chapter of
this manual). After starting your engines, return the engine bat-
tery selector switch to its standard position.
Manually check the bilge pumps are working properly by
switching the bilge pump toggle switch (located on the
DC panel) to the right. The pump should turn on. The
toggle will spring back when released and the pump will
turn off again.
Verify the engine compartment blower hose is properly
attached (see Waste Systems chapter in this manual).
Deliver power to the DC Panel by switching the DC Main
breaker switch on the Battery Selector Switch to the
“ON” position. Check other DC powered items, such as
the fresh water pump, by switching on their respective
switches.
Also, do a physical review and ensure the following:
Seawater intakes that feed the systems (engine, gen-
erator, air conditioner) are open (refer to the Water
Systems chapter in this manual for details)
Throttle and shifter operate smoothly
Steering system operates smoothly
Engine oil level is proper (refer to the engine manu-
facturer’s OEM manual for details)
Gear box oil level is proper (refer to the engine man-
ufacturer’s OEM manual for details)
Engine coolant level is proper (refer to the engine
manufacturer’s OEM manual for details)
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