Engines And Instrumentation; General; Engine Exhaust; E- 1 General - Four winns FREEDOM Owner's Manual

ENGINES AND INSTRUMENTATION

E- 1

GENERAL

DO NOT attempt to service any engine without
being totally familiar with the safe and proper
service procedures. Do not attempt to main-
tain or adjust an engine while it is running.
Certain moving parts are exposed and failing
to shut off the engine can result in serious
injury or death.
Four Winns does not manufacture engines. Because
of the technical nature of the engines, all manufacturers
of these items require that warranty and service prob-
lems be taken directly to an authorized dealer for reso-
lution. The Four Winns dealer from whom you purchased
your boat will handle all warranty and service matters
with the engine manufacturer for you.
In compliance with the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971,
all engine manufacturers require their products to be
registered. A registration card is furnished with each
new engine. When selling a Four Winns® boat, the
dealer, along with the purchaser, should complete the
information requested on these cards and return them
to the respective engine manufacturers. Engine regis-
tration cards are provided with the engine and will usu-
ally be found with the owner's information packet.
Each manufacturer of the various marine power compo-
nents provides an owners information manual with their
product. This publication is included with this manual.
It is important that you read the manual(s) carefully and
become completely familiar with proper care and op-
eration of the engine system. Be sure to read the sec-
tion on winterization. Replacement costs associated
with frozen engine components are quite substantial.
Also review the other sections in this manual, espe-
cially Sections I on Fuel Systems, and Section F on
Control Systems.
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E - 2

ENGINE EXHAUST

The carbon monoxide in exhaust fumes can be hazard-
ous. It is important for you and your passengers to be
aware of the potential safety hazard created by exhaust
fumes. Familiarize yourself with the symptoms of indi-
viduals overcome by carbon monoxide, and most impor-
tantly, ways you can protect yourself and your guests.
DO NOT inhale exhaust fumes! Exhaust con-
tains carbon monoxide which is colorless and
odorless. Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas
that is potentially lethal.
Persons overcome by carbon monoxide may
exhibit the following symptoms:
a. Watering and itchy eyes
b. Flushed appearance
c. Throbbing temples
d. Inattentiveness
e. Inability to think coherently
f. Ringing in the ears
g. Tightness across the chest
h. Headache
i. Drowsiness
j. Incoherence
k. Nausea
l. Dizziness
m. Fatigue
n. Vomiting
o. Collapse
p. Convulsions
IF YOU THINK EXHAUST FUMES ARE ENTERING
YOUR BOAT, DETERMINE THE CAUSE AND HAVE
IT CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY!
The following suggestions can help prevent exhaust fumes
from entering the boat:
1. DO NOT allow the boat to remain stationary with
the engine running for an extended period of time. Do
not stand or swim near the exhaust output or outdrive
when the engine is idling.
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