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Operation - Section A
A - 10 GROUNDING AND TOWING
If the boat should become disabled, or if as-
sisting another craft that is disabled, great
care must be taken. The stress applied to a
boat during towing may become excessive.
Excessive stress can damage the structure of
the boat and create a safety hazard for those
aboard.
Four.Winns
®
.boats.are.not.designed.nor.intended.to.
be.used.as.a.towing.vessel..The.mooring.cleats.on.
Four.Winns
®
.boats.are.not.designed.or.intended.to.
be.used.for.towing.purposes..These.cleats.are.spe-
cifically designed as mooring cleats for securing the
boat to a dock, pier, etc. DO NOT use these fittings
for.towing.or.attempting.to.free.a.grounded.vessel.
Freeing.a.grounded.vessel.or.towing.a.boat.that.is.
disabled.requires.specialized.equipment.and.knowl-
edge..Line.failure.and.structural.damage.caused.by.
improper.towing.have.resulted.in.fatal.injuries..
Because.of.this,.Four.Winns.strongly.suggests.that.
these.activities.be.left.to.those.who.have.the.equip-
ment.and.knowledge.such.as.the.US.Coast.Guard.or.
Sea.Tow
®
.to.safely.accomplish.the.towing.task.
Running aground can cause serious damage
to a boat and associated underwater gear. If
the boat should become grounded, distribute
personal flotation devices and inspect the
boat for possible damage. Thoroughly inspect
the bilge area for signs of leakage. An experi-
enced service facility should check the hull
and underwater gear at the first opportunity.
DO NOT continue to use the boat if the condi-
tion of the hull or underwater equipment is
questionable.
If.towing.or.being.towed.is.absolutely.necessary,..
use.the.strongest.lines.available,.and.attach.them..
to.the.bow.eyes.or.stern.eyes.only..Have.all.passen-
gers.slip.on.life.jackets.and.take.a.seat.in.the.cabin.or.
other.protected.area..
5.. After.shifting.is.completed,.move.the.red.throttle.
control.lever(s).forward.to.increase.engine(s).
speed.
Any time the boat is operated, be aware of
changes in shift system operation. A sudden
increase in shift effort at the remote control
handle, or other abnormal operation, indicates
a possible problem in the shift system. If this
occurs, the following precautions must be
taken:
• With engine running and boat securely
tied to the dock, shift drive into forward
and reverse to ensure there is gear en-
gagement.
• When docking the boat, all docking ma-
neuvers must be performed at slowspeed.
Pay special attention to other boaters.
Passengers should be informed of poten-
tial problems and precaution taken.
If.you.suspect.there.is.a.problem,.see.your.engine.
manufacturer’s.authorized.service.center.as.soon.as.
possible.for.proper.diagnosis.and.required.service.or.
adjustment..Continued.operation.could.result.in.dam-
age.to.the.shift.mechanism.and.loss.of.control.
G. Stopping Engine
1.. Move.control.handle.to.the.NEUTRAL.position.
2.. Turn.ignition.key.to.the.OFF.position.
NOTICE
DO NOT stop engine at speeds above idle or
“speed up” engine while turning off ignition.
Engine damage could result.
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