Section 3 - On The Water
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Section 3 - On The Water
Table of Contents
Safe Boating Suggestions.................................................... 30
Carbon Monoxide Exposure................................................. 31
Be Alert To Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ..................... 31
Stay Clear of Exhaust Areas ........................................ 31
Good Ventilation .......................................................... 31
Poor Ventilation ........................................................... 31
Basic Boat Operation............................................................ 32
Duty Cycle Rating ......................................................... 32
Pleasure Duty Rating ............................................ 32
Operation Chart—Models with Electronic Control System
(ECS).................................................................................... 33
Starting, Shifting, and Stopping............................................ 33
Before Starting the Engine.............................................34
Starting a Cold Engine................................................... 34
Engine Warm‑Up........................................................... 34
Starting a Warm Engine ................................................35
Shifting........................................................................... 35
Engine Shutdown (Stopping)......................................... 35
Starting the Engine After Stopped While in Gear.......... 35
Trailering the Boat................................................................ 35
Freezing Temperature and Cold Weather Operation........... 36
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump.................................................. 36
Protecting People In The Water........................................... 36
While You Are Cruising ......................................... 36
While Boat Is Stationary ........................................ 36
High‑Speed and High‑Performance...............................37
Passenger Safety In Pontoon Boats And Deck Boats... 37
Boats Having An Open Front Deck ....................... 37
Boats With Front‑Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing
Seats ..................................................................... 37
Wave and Wake Jumping..................................................... 37
Impact With Underwater Hazards......................................... 38
Conditions Affecting Operation............................................. 38
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the
Boat............................................................................... 38
Bottom of Boat............................................................... 39
Cavitation....................................................................... 39
Ventilation...................................................................... 39
Elevation and Climate.................................................... 39
Propeller Selection.........................................................39
Getting Started..................................................................... 40
Initial Break‑In Procedure.............................................. 40
Sterndrive 10‑Hour Break‑In Period (New or With
Replacement Gears)......................................................40
Engine Break‑In............................................................. 40
20‑Hour Break‑In Period ....................................... 40
After the 20‑Hour Break‑In Period ......................... 40
End of First Season Checkup........................................ 41
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