Engines And Instrumentation; General; Engine.exhaust; Carbon.monoxide - Four winns 348 vista Owner's Manual

E - 1

GENERAL

DO NOT attempt to service any engine without
being totally familiar with the safe and proper
service procedures. Do not attempt to maintain
or adjust an engine while it is running. Certain
moving parts are exposed and failing to shut
off the engine can result in serious injury or
death.
Four.Winns.does.not.manufacture.engines.or.drives..
Because.of.the.technical.nature.of.the.engine.and.
drive.systems,.all.manufacturers.of.these.items.
require.that.warranty.and.service.problems.be.taken.
directly.to.an.authorized.dealer.for.resolution..The.
Four.Winns.dealer.from.whom.you.purchased.your.
boat,.will.handle.all.warranty.and.service.matters..
with.the.engine.manufacturer.for.you.
In.compliance.with.the.Federal.Boat.Safety.Act.of.
1971.all.engine.manufacturers.require.their.products.
to.be.registered..A.registration.card.is.furnished.with.
each.new.engine..When.selling.a.Four.Winns
the.dealer,.along.with.the.purchaser,.should.complete.
the.information.requested.on.these.cards.and.return.
them.to.the.respective.engine.manufacturers..Engine.
registration.cards.are.provided.with.the.engine.and..
will.usually.be.found.with.the.boat.literature.
Each.manufacturer.of.the.various.marine.power.
components.provides.an.owner's.information.manual.
with.their.product..This.publication.is.included.with.this.
manual..It.is.important.that.you.read.the.manual(s).
carefully.and.become.completely.familiar.with.proper.
care.and.operation.of.the.engine.and.drive.system...
Be.sure.to.read.the.section.on.winterization..Replace-
ment.costs.associated.with.frozen.engine.blocks,.drive.
systems.and.other.components.are.quite.substantial.
Also.review.the.other.sections.in.this.manual,..
especially.Sections.I.on.Fuel.Systems,.and.Section.F.
on.Control.Systems.
E - 2 ENGINE EXHAUST
A. Carbon Monoxide
The.carbon.monoxide.in.exhaust.fumes.can.be..
hazardous..It.is.important.for.you.and.your.pas-
sengers.to.be.aware.of.the.potential.safety.hazard.
Engines, Drives and Instrumentation - Section E
Engines, Drives and Instrumentation
created.by.exhaust.fumes..Familiarize.yourself.with.
the.symptoms.of.individuals.overcome.by.carbon.
monoxide,.and.most.importantly,.ways.you.can..
protect.yourself.and.your.guests.
DO NOT inhale exhaust fumes! Exhaust
contains carbon monoxide which is colorless
and odorless. Carbon monoxide is a
dangerous gas that is potentially lethal.
Persons overcome by carbon monoxide may
exhibit the following symptoms:
a. Watering and itchy eyes
b. Flushed appearance
c. Throbbing temples
d. Inattentiveness
e. Inability to think coherently
f. Ringing in the ears
g. Tightness across the chest
h. Headache
i. Drowsiness
j. Incoherence
.boat,.
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k. Nausea
l. Dizziness
m. Fatigue
n. Vomiting
o. Collapse
p. Convulsions
IF YOU THINK EXHAUST FUMES ARE
ENTERING YOUR BOAT, DETERMINE
THE CAUSE AND HAVE IT CORRECTED
IMMEDIATELY!
The.following.suggestions.can.help.prevent.exhaust.
fumes.from.entering.the.boat.or.injuring.people.in.the.
vicinity:
1.. DO.NOT.allow.the.boat.to.remain.stationary.with.
the.engines.running.for.an.extended.period.of.
time..Do.not.stand.or.swim.near.the.exhaust.
output.or.outdrive.when.the.engine.is.idling..
2.. Use.extreme.caution.while.operating.the.engines.
in confined areas such as enclosed slips, congest-
ed.piers,.or.in.any.area.where.the.exhaust.outlets.
are.facing.or.near.a.bulkhead.or.wall.structure.of.
any.kind..Operation.under.such.conditions.could.
easily.lead.to.exhaust.gasses.(carbon.monoxide).
entering.even.though.you.may.have.all.the.
hatches,.windows,.doors.and.portholes.closed.
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