Bilge Blower System - Bayliner 300 CRUISER Owner's Manual Supplement

Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems

Bilge Blower System

1. Check the bilge areas for fuel vapors or leaking fuel. If you see leaking fuel or smell
fuel vapors:
a. Do NOT start the engines or generator, do NOT turn On any electrical devices, put out
ALL cigarettes, cigars, and other sources of flame or ignition.
b. Get everyone off your boat.
c. Get trained help to find and fix the problem.
2. Run the bilge blowers for at least four minutes BEFORE engine starting, generator starting,
electrical system work, or turning on electrical devices.
• If you smell fuel vapors and the engines and/or generator are already running;
a. Shut Off the engines and/or generator, and turn Off ALL electrical devices.
b. Put out ALL cigarettes, cigars, and other sources of flame or ignition.
c. Get trained help to find and fix the problem.
• NEVER obstruct or change the bilge blower system.
• The bilge blower system removes
explosive fumes from the engine and
bilge areas.
• Fresh air is drawn into the engine and
bilge areas through the vents.
To make sure the engine and bilge
areas are properly ventilated:
• Use the "sniff test" to check the engine
and bilge areas for fuel vapors before
starting the engines or the generator
(if equipped).
• Always run the bilge blower system
for at least four minutes before start-
ing the engines or the generator
(if equipped).
• Continue to run the bilge blower sys-
tem until your boat has reached cruis-
ing speed.
• Always run the bilge blower system when running your boat below cruising speed.
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! WARNING!
FIRE and EXPLOSION HAZARD!
Fuel vapors can explode! BEFORE starting the engines:
300 Cruiser • Owner's Manual Supplement