Pearson 323 Owners Manual (1978 model year) Page 16 of 38
PEARSON YACHTS
OWNER'S GUIDE AND PROTECTION PLAN
SECTION VIII. C: STANDARD GASOLINE
Starting:
1. CHECK FOR BILGE FUMES. THE BEST GAUGE IS YOUR NOSE. IF GASOLINE
FUMES OR LIQUID GASOLINE ARE PRESENT IN ANY FORM, DO NOT START
ENGINE, SMOKE, USE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES OR LIGHT THE STOVE.
CORRECT THE SITUATION AND THEN PROCEED.
2. Turn the battery disconnect switch. With the two-battery system,
turn the battery disconnect switch to the 1, 2, or BOTH position.
This switch will select the battery of your choice, or, if
necessary, both batteries.
3. RUN THE BILGE BLOWER FOR AT LEAST FIVE (5) MINUTES.
4. Turn the engine ignition key located near the electrical panel on
the aft bulkhead under the main companionway ladder, to the "on"
position.
5. Pull out the choke located in the aft end of the sail locker
opening in the cockpit.
6. Place throttle lever at 1/4 open position.
7. Make sure clutch lever is in neutral.
8. Press starter button located on instrument panel in cockpit.
9. As soon as engine starts,, push choke all the way in.
10. With engine at idle, check oil pressure and battery charge.
11. Check exhaust outlet to be sure that cooling water is being
discharged steadily.
12. When the boat has a pressure system a tag will be mounted on the
headliner just under the main companionway sill givinginstructions on the
operation of the valve on the engine near the thermostat which controls
the water circulation through the engine. This should be set so that the
engine water temperature is approximately 150 degrees.
13. Leave bilge blower on until underway.
Stopping:
1. Idle down.
2. Turn ignition switch to "Off".
3. If leaving the boat, close the engine cooling water valve and
fuel valve.
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