Poor Ventilation; Basic Boat Operation (Non-Dts Models); Launching And Boat Operation; Operation Chart - MerCruiser 350 MAG Owner's Manual

Section 3 - On The Water
1. Example of desired air flow through the boat.

Poor Ventilation

Under certain conditions, permanently enclosed or canvas enclosed cabins or cockpits with
insufficient ventilation may draw in carbon monoxide. Install one or more carbon monoxide
detectors in your boat.
Although the occurrence is rare, on a very calm day, swimmers and passengers in an open
area of a stationary boat that contains or is near an operating engine may be exposed to
a hazardous level of carbon monoxide.
1. Examples of poor ventilation while a boat is stationary:
2. Examples of poor ventilation while a boat is moving:
Basic Boat Operation (Non‑DTS Models)

Launching and Boat Operation

IMPORTANT: Install bilge drain plug prior to launching boat.

OPERATION CHART

Install bilge drain plug.
Open engine hatch.
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a - Operating the engine when the
boat is moored in a confined space
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a - Operating the boat with the trim
angle of the bow too high
BEFORE STARTING
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Operation Chart

AFTER STARTING
UNDERWAY
Observe all gauges to Observe all gauges
check condition of to check condition of
engine. If not normal, engine. If not
stop engine. normal, stop engine.
Check for fuel, oil,
Listen for the audio
water, fluid and
alarm.
exhaust leaks.
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Mooring close to another boat with
its engine operating
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Operating the boat with no forward
hatches open (station wagon effect)
WHILE
AFTER STOPPING
Turn ignition key to the
"OFF" position.
Turn battery switch to the
"OFF" position.
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