Start The Engines; Stop The Engines; Engine Throttles; Engine Instruments - Chris-Craft 32 Launch (RJ) Owner's Manual

Do not start the engines without some type of cooling water
circulating through the engines. Damage to the engines will result.
To start the engines:
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2 Ensure the fuel shut-off valve on the fuel tank is in the open position.
3 Turn on the Red Master Battery Switch.
4 There is one Red Master Battery Switch for both engines.
5 Ensure you have an adequate supply of cooling water circulating through the engine.
6 Ensure no one is around the propellers and that they are free of obstacles.
7 Lower the engine so that the water intakes are in the water (if launching the boat).
8 Place the throttles in NEUTRAL.

9 Start the engines.

10 Gauge readings – Normal
DO NOT leave the helm unattended with the engines running.
To stop the engines:
1 Turn the ignition switches to
2 Turn off any circuit breakers necessary to prevent a restart.
3 If required, turn off the fuel shut-off valve on the fuel tank.
Do not approach the propellers until the engines have come to a
complete stop and there is no chance that the engine will restart.

Engine Throttles

There is one throttle for each engine. The throttles controls the engine speed which dictates the speed
of the boat through the water. The throttle combines direction and power in one unit. Moving the throttle
forward increases the engine speed until full forward power is reached. Moving the throttle aft puts the
boat in reverse. Continued aft movement of the throttle increases engine speed until full power is
reached. The middle detent is the NEUTRAL position. The engines will not start unless the throttles are
in the NEUTRAL position.
Work with your dealer for instructions on the best way of handling throttle control.

Engine Instruments

You should become familiar with "normal" gauge readings for your engines and become accustomed to
scanning the instruments when running. Unusual instrument readings require immediate attention. Do
not ignore unusually high or low instrument readings. Shut down the engine and have the problem diag-
nosed before operating the engine.
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Systems
Ensure someone is at the controls at all times.
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