Preparing To Depart And After Launching - Sea Ray 260 Sundancer Owner's Manual

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REPARING TO EPART AND AFTER
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ENERAL
1. Bilge/Engine Compartment ..................................... "Sniff" the bilge/engine compartment for fuel odor.
2. Shore Power Cable ................................................ Disconnected from dockside power inlet
3. Lines, Fenders and Anchor .................................... Ready for use
4. Passengers/Crew ................................................... Instructed in duties for getting underway and fitted for a
E
NGINE
1. Battery Switches ..................................................... In the ON position
2. Fuel Valves (Diesel Only) ........................................ Open
3. Engine Alarm .......................................................... Test. Should sound after a few seconds
4. Gear Shift & Throttle Control ................................... In NEUTRAL and IDLE positions
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TARTING THE NGINE
1. Gearshift & Throttle Control .................................... Shift in NEUTRAL (Refer to your Engine Owner's
2. Ignition .................................................................... Turn master ignition keys on DC distribution panel to
IMPORTANT: Do not continue to operate starter for more than 10 seconds without
pausing to allow starter motor to cool off for 2 minutes. This also will allow the battery
to recover between starting attempts.*
! WARNING
Do not run the engine or generator in an enclosed
area, such as a closed boat house, as there is
the possibility of buildup and inhaling of carbon
monoxide.
*If engine fails to start, refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for further troubleshooting procedures
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Run the bilge blowers for at least four (4) minutes.
correct size PFD
Manual for start-up procedures for your specific
engine)
the ON position. Depress ignition switch on the helm
switch panel to START position until engine starts, then
release to RUN position (light on).
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ERVICE AND
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