Tige R21 - Starting

SECTION : OPERATION
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handrails should only be used for tying a “jackline” in an emergency
situation.
Follow these guidelines when docking:
• Approach docks slowly with the starboard side of the boat if possible.
• Come to a stop a short distance from the dock, then proceed slowly.
• Have fenders, mooring lines and crew ready.
• Observe how the wind and current are moving your boat. Approach
the dock with the boat pointed into the wind, if possible. If the wind
or current is pushing you away from the dock, use a sharper angle of
approach. If you must approach the dock downwind or down current,
use a slow speed and shallow angle. Be ready to reverse to stop and
maintain position.
• If there is no wind or current, approach the dock at a 10- to
20-degreeangle.
• If possible, throw a line to a person on the dock and have that person
secure a bow line.
• With the bow secure, swing the stern in with the engine, or pull it in with
a boat hook.
If the boat is to be moored for a long period of time, use chafing protectors
on lines to protect the gelcoat finish. Leave slack in the lines to allow for
some wave movement or tidal action if applicable.
Follow these guidelines when departing:
• Very slowly shift into forward at idle speed.
• When the stern moves away from the dock, turn the engine away from
the dock.
• Cast off bow line and back away.
If the wind or current is pushing away from the dock, cast off all lines and
allow to drift until you are clear.
STARTING
• Run the blower for at least four minutes before starting the engine. If
you smell gasoline fumes, do not start the engine. Continue to run the
blower until fumes have dissipated.
 DANGER
GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE
RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH
• Before starting engine, check
the engine compartment for
gasoline or gasoline vapors, then
run blower for 4 minutes.
• Run blower at idle or below
cruising speed and after
stopping to clear vapors from
engine compartment.
• Make sure the Saltwater Flush Kit shut-off valve (if equipped) and
seacock on water pickup are open (handle in-line [OPEN] with hose, not
perpendicular [CLOSED]).
• Make sure the emergency stop switch is attached to the switch and the
lanyard is attached to the operator.
• Make sure the shifter/throttle control handle is in NEUTRAL.
• Turn the key clockwise to the START position. After the motor starts,
release the key.
• Push shifter/throttle control handle forward to go forward, pull back for
reverse.
Always pause in NEUTRAL before going into REVERSE to avoid taking water
in over the transom.