S.-.3; S.-.4; Preliminary.checks; S.-.4.. Starting.procedures - Four winns 318 VISTA Owner's Manual

S - 3 LOADING PASSENGERS AND GEAR
When.loading.your.boat,.remember.to.distribute.the.
load.evenly..Keep.the.load.low.and.do.not.overload...
On.certain.Vista models a capacity plate affixed to
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your.boat.states.the.maximum.load.capacity..The.plate.
shows.in.pounds,.the.amount.of.persons.and.gear.that.
the.boat.will.safely.handle.under.normal.conditions...
U..S..Coast.Guard.regulations.establishes.these.load.
capacity.ratings..Position.passengers.and.gear.so.that.
the.load.is.balanced..
NOTICE
The NMMA Yacht Certification rating (indicated
by a yacht certification plate - see Preface
page ) places the responsibility on the
captain to make the determination as to the
appropriate load, load placement and number
of pass- engers permitted aboard the vessel.
When.loading,.always.step.into.the.boat,.never.board.
by.jumping..Have.someone.on.the.dock.pass.your.gear.
aboard. Secure all gear firmly so it doesn't move or
interfere.with.operation.of.the.boat..Passengers.should.
board.the.boat.one-at-a-time.and.be.seated..
IMPORTANT:.Passengers.are.prohibited.from.riding.
on.the.bow.with.feet.hanging.over.the.side.or.ride.while.
sitting.on.the.stern,.gunwales.or.seatbacks..The.Coast.
Guard.considers.these.acts.to.be.negligent.or.grossly.
negligent.operation..They.are.prohibited.by.law.be-
cause.falls.from.moving.boats.are.a.major.cause.of.
fatal.recreational.boating.accidents..
IMPORTANT:.The.presence.of.the.capacity.plate.does.
not.relieve.the.boat.operator.from.the.responsibility.of.
using.common.sense.or.sound.judgment..Turbulent.
waters.and.adverse.weather.conditions.will.reduce.the.
maximum.load.capacity.rating.of.the.boat..
S - 4 STARTING PROCEDURES
The.operation.and.maintenance.manual.supplied.with.
your.engine.provides.pre-start,.starting.and.cold-
starting.instructions..The.following.information.is.merely.
a.guide.and.not.intended.to.explain.in.detail.all.starting.
procedures.and.instructions..Refer.to.your.engine.
owner's.manual..
Pre-Launch and Underway - Section S
A. Preliminary Checks
1... Secure.boat.to.the.dock.before.attempting.to.start.
engine..The.boat.should.be.kept.secure.until.the.
engine.is.running.and.warmed.up..
2. Operate the bilge pump until the flow of water
stops..
3... Make.sure.the.throttle.is.in.the.neutral.position.
and.stern.drive.or.outboard.is.lowered.into.water..
4... Make.sure.passengers.seated.in.the.bow.area..
do.not.obstruct.the.driver's.vision..
B. Starting
To prevent excessive exposure and reduce the
possibility of carbon monoxide accumulation in
the cockpit areas of the boat, the operator
should provide adequate ventilation in each of
these areas. Utilize hatches, doors, windows
and side vents to increase air movement. See
Section B- for information about the dangers
of Carbon Monoxide.
Notice:.Additional.starting.information.is.located.in.
Section.A..
1... Check.all.electrical.systems.and.navigation.lights..
2... Turn.the.battery.switches.to.the.ON.position...
If.one.of.the.designated.engine.batteries.fails.to.
start.its.respective.engine,.engage.the."EMER-
GENCY START" switch at the helm and attempt
to.start.the.engine..
3... If.your.boat.has.fuel.injection,.turn.the.key.to.start.
the.engine..Engine.will.not.turn.over.if.throttle.is.
not.in.the.neutral.position..
4... Once.engine.has.warmed.up,.check.water.
temperature.gauge.to.ensure.engine.temperature.
stays.within.optimum.range..If.temperature.
reading.is.abnormally.high,.stop.engine.immedi-
ately.and.inspect.for.cause.of.high.reading..
5... With.engine.running,.voltmeter.should.show.a.
reading.between.12.and.15.volts..
6... Check.steering.operation..Turn.steering.wheel.full.
to.port.and.starboard.while.observing.outdrive.
movement..
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