Mercury Bravo Three - Operation Chart

46
CA41
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.
Turn ignition
key OFF.
Turn battery
switch ON, if so
equipped.
Check for
fuel, oil, wa-
ter, fluid and
exhaust
leaks, etc.
Turn bat-
tery switch
OFF, if so
equipped.
Operate bilge
blowers, if so
equipped.
Check shift
and throttle
control op-
eration.
Close fuel
valve.
Open fuel
shutoff valve.
Check
steering
operation
Close sea-
cock, if so
equipped.
Open
seacock, if so
equipped.
Flush cool-
ing system
if in saltwa-
ter area.
Place drive
unit in full
down/in
position.
Perform all
other checks
specified by
your dealer
and\or boat
builder.