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CC829
CAUTION
To avoid possible ingestion of water that can damage engine components:
• Do not turn the ignition key off when the engine is running above idle speed.
• Do not use the lanyard stop switch to shut off the engine above idle speed.
• When coming off plane, if a large following wave may roll over the boat’s transom, apply a short,
light burst of throttle to minimize the wave action against the stern of the boat.
• Do not come off plane quickly, shift into reverse and shut off engine.
CC683
Operation Chart
BEFORE
STARTING
AFTER
STARTING
WHILE
UNDERWAY
AFTER
STOPPING
Open engine hatch. Observe all gauges to
check condition of
engine. If not normal,
stop engine.
Observe all gauges to
monitor engine
condition. If not
normal, stop engine.
Turn ignition key off.
Check engine oil level. Check for fuel, oil,
water, fluid and
exhaust leaks, ect.
Turn battery switch
OFF (if equipped).
Turn battery switch ON
(if equipped).
Check shift and throttle
control operation.
Close fuel valve
(if equipped).
Operate bilge blowers
(if equipped).
Check steering
operation.
Close seacock
(if equipped).
Open fuel shutoff valve
(if equipped).
Flush cooling system
(if in saltwater area).