Starting The Boat; Starting The Engine; After Starting The Engine; Ventilation And Risk Of Carbon Monoxide Accumulation - Ockelbo B18 Series Owner's Manual

2.5 S
TARTING THE BOAT

2.5.1 Starting the engine

Read the engine owner's manual carefully, as the boat may be equipped with several
engine brands and models.
Ensure that there are no fuel or oil leaks in or around the engine.
Check that the main power switch is turned on (for location and function, see chapter
5.3).
Make sure the engine gear shift is in neutral position (propeller will not rotate when
engine starts) and that the engine propeller is properly submerged in water and away
from any objects or persons.
Start the engine according to the manufacturer's owner's manual. If the engine does not
start, or function poorly, check for instructions in the manual. If unsuccessful, contact
your engine dealer (in most cases it is your Ockelbo dealer).

2.5.2 After starting the engine

Ensure that the cooling system is working properly, by visually checking the cooling
water control beam (visible just below the engine hood, well above water level). If water
doesn't flow out after start, the engine will be soon overheated which can cause serious
engine damage.
Your engine is equipped with visual and sonic alarms for critical malfunctions such as
overheating. Read the engine manual and make sure you understand these alarms. If
alarm goes off, turn off the engine immediately and check the probable reason as per the
manual. If the problem continues, contact nearest Engine Brand/Ockelbo dealer.
WARNING
Do not turn off the main battery switch while the engine is running and ensure that no
exhaust fumes get inside the boat or endanger others.

2.5.3 Ventilation and risk of Carbon Monoxide accumulation

Carbon Monoxide (CO) can accumulate in dangerous concentrations anywhere in or
around your boat when the outboard engine or other fuel-burning equipment is used.
CO can remain in or around your boat at dangerous levels even if your engine is no
longer running. CO is invisible and do not smell and is therefore hard to detect. CO can
cause severe or lethal poisoning.
To minimize the risk of CO poisoning, consider the following:

Make sure that there is good ventilation throughout the boat.
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Be extra careful when running the engine in neutral, when moving at low speeds
and with tailwind, and when running with a high bow, as fumes can then easier
accumulate in and around the boat.
2. OPERATING THE BOAT
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