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GENERAL
DO NOT attempt to service any engine with out
being totally familiar with the safe and proper
service proce dures. 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. Because of
the technical nature of the engines, all manu fac turers of
these items require that warranty and service problems
be taken directly to an autho rized 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 prod ucts
to be registered. A registra tion card is fur nished with
each new engine. When selling a Four Winns® boat,
the dealer, along with the pur chaser, should complete
the information request ed on these cards and return
them to the respec tive engine manufacturers. Engine
registration cards are provided with the engine and will
usually be found with the owner's information packet.
Each manufacturer of the various marine power
components provides an owners information manual
with their product. This publication is included with this
manual. It is important that you read the manual(s)
carefully and become com pletely familiar with proper
care and operation of the engine system. Be sure to
read the section on winterization. Replacement costs
associated with frozen engine components are quite
sub stan tial.
Also review the other sections in this manual, espe-
cially Sections I on Fuel Systems, and Sec tion F on
Control Sys tems.
E - 2
ENGINE EXHAUST
The carbon monoxide in exhaust fumes can be haz-
ardous. It is important for you and your pas sengers
to be aware of the potential safety hazard created by
exhaust fumes. Familiarize yourself with the symptoms
of individuals over come by carbon monoxide, and most
importantly, ways you can protect yourself and your
guests.
Engines and Instrumentation - Section E
Engines and Instrumentation
DO NOT inhale exhaust fumes! Exhaust con-
tains carbon monoxide which is color less 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 appear ance
c. Throb bing temples
d. Inatten tiveness
e. Inability to think coherently
f. Ringing in the ears
g. Tightness across the chest
h. Headache
i. Drowsiness
j. Incoherence
k. Nausea
l. Dizziness
m. Fatigue
n. Vomiting
o. Collapse
p. Convulsions
IF YOU THINK EXHAUST FUMES ARE
ENTER ING YOUR BOAT, DETERMINE
THE CAUSE AND HAVE IT CORRECT ED
IMMEDI ATELY!
The following suggestions can help prevent ex haust
fumes from entering the boat:
1. DO NOT allow the boat to remain stationary with
the engine 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 en gine
in confined areas such as enclosed slips or con-
gest ed piers. Operation under such conditions
could easily lead to exhaust gas ses (carbon mon-
ox ide) entering even though you may have all the
hatches, win dows, doors and portholes closed.
3. Persons sleeping can be easily overcome by
carbon monoxide because they are unaware of
its presence. Sleeping while the engine is running
is not recom mended. If persons are sleeping
aboard while underway, those awake should
monitor for carbon mon oxide accumu lation in
the cabin; especially the sleeping areas.
Owner's Manual Page 49
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