Poor Ventilation; Basic Boat Operation (Non-Dts Models); Launching And Boat Operation; Operation Chart - Mercury 8.2L MAG/H.O./SeaCore Sterndrive Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Section 2 - On the Water
Example of desired air flow through the boat:

Poor Ventilation

Under certain running or wind 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 a running engine may be exposed to a hazardous level of carbon monoxide.
1.
Examples of poor ventilation while the boat is stationary:
a
2.
Examples of poor ventilation while the boat is moving:
a
Basic Boat Operation (Non‑DTS Models)

Launching and Boat Operation

IMPORTANT: Install the bilge drain plug prior to launching the boat.
Follow these guidelines when operating your boat to avoid possible water ingestion:
Do not turn the key off when the engine is above idle speed.
Do not use the lanyard stop switch to shut off the engine when operating above idle speed.
Enter the water slowly when launching your boat from a steep ramp.
Do not shift into reverse while on plane.
When coming off plane, avoid impact with large following waves by applying short, light bursts of power to minimize the
wave action against the stern of the boat.
Do not come off plane quickly and immediately shut of the engine.

Operation Chart

Before Starting
Install the bilge drain plug.
Open engine hatch.
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Operation Chart

After Starting
Observe all gauges to
check condition of engine.
If not normal, stop the
engine.
Check for fuel, oil, water,
fluid and exhaust leaks.
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a -
Operating the engine when the boat
is moored in a confined space
b -
Mooring close to another boat that
has its engine operating
a -
Operating the boat with the
trim angle of the bow too
high
b -
Operating the boat with no
forward hatches open
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(station wagon effect)
While Underway
Observe all gauges
to check condition of
Turn the ignition key to the
engine. If not normal,
"OFF" position.
stop the engine.
Listen for the audio
Turn battery switch to the
alarm.
"OFF" position.
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After Stopping
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