Hunter MH37 - Page 237

Getting Underway
13.3
Engine fuel is at the desired level
NOTE: We recommend executing the Inspection checklists
presented in the Forms and Documents chapter in this manual.
These are a comprehensive list of items/issues to review.
Continuous execution is beneficial to produce good habits for
safe boating.
13.3.2 Starting Sequence
NOTE: Excessive cranking could cause seawater to enter the
cylinders and damage the engine, also known as hydrolock. If
the engine does not start after cranking for 15 seconds, close
the sail drive cooling water seacock (refer to the engine manu-
facturer’s OEM manual for location) to avoid filling the muffler
with water. Crank for 10 seconds at a time until the engine
starts. When the engine does start, stop the engine immediately
and turn off the power switch. Be sure to re-open the seacock
and restart the engine. Operate the engine normally.
Move the throttle/shift levers to the neutral (center)
position.
Press the “Power Switch” button (Fig. 12.2) to ener-
gize the panels. The alarm buzzer will sound. Verify
that the instrument panel indicators are powered and
working.
Verify the engine compartment blower is operating
properly (place your hand in front of the blower vent
located in the starboard transom garage).
Press the “Start Switch” button (Fig. 12.2) until the
engine starts. The alarm buzzer and alarm lamps
should silence and extinguish. If not, press the “Stop
Switch” and investigate the cause of the alarm.
Once the engines come up to operating temperature,
move the shift lever to Fwd and Reverse positions to
make sure the transmissions will engage.
Now, shut down the engines and recheck your oil and
transmission fluid levels.
Repeat steps 1-3 and begin your cruise.
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Figure 12.2
W A R N I N G
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In order to prevent premature starter failure, do not
continuously crank engine starters for more than 15
seconds.
W A R N I N G
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DO NOT remove cooling system filler cap when en-
gine is hot. Allow to cool and then remove pressure
cap slowly, allowing pressure to vent. Hot coolant
under pressure may discharge violently.
W A R N I N G
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Exhaust gasses contain Carbon Monoxide. This is
a poisonous gas and can cause death. Shut down
engines immediately if any exhaust leaks are de-
tected.
IMPORTANT: Always be careful when starting the engine.
Use common sense and good judgment. Shut down the engine
immediately if you observe any unsafe operating conditions.
IMPORTANT: If engine fails to start within 15 seconds, release
switch. Allow starter motor to cool for at least 60 seconds, then
try starting the engine again with 10 second attempts.
NOTE: Should there be a problem with the battery voltage
level, see the section in this chapter for emergency operation.
13.4 Getting Underway
W A R N I N G
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Before ever pulling away from the dock, make sure
the shore power cord(s) and shore water hose are
disconnected.
Execute the following checklist:
Disconnect shore power.
Check that the fresh water tanks are full.
Verify that you have up to date fire extinguishers and
flares.
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