Engine Cooling Systems (If Equipped); Gas Engine Cooling System; Diesel Engine Cooling System - Bayliner 300 CRUISER Owner's Manual Supplement

300 Cruiser • Owner's Manual Supplement

Engine Cooling Systems (If Equipped)

SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD!
• Open the engine cooling system's seacock or ball valve BEFORE starting the engine.
• Keep the engine cooling system's seacock or ball valve Open while the engine is running.

Gas Engine Cooling System

The gas engine cooling system circulates seawater
through the engine to reduce engine temperatures.
• Open the seawater intake seacock before starting the
engine.
• Keep the seacock Open while the engine is running.

Diesel Engine Cooling System

The diesel engine cooling system circu-
lates seawater through the engine to
reduce engine temperatures.
• Open the seawater intake ball valve
before starting the engine.
• Keep the ball valve Open while the
engine is running.
• Check the cooling system's seawater
strainer for leaks and debris every
time you use your boat.
• Read the seawater strainer instruc-
tion sheet for instructions about
cleaning the seawater strainer.
! CAUTION
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