Engine; Bilge Blower System - Bayliner 285 Cruiser Owner's Manual

Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems

Engine

Read the engine manual BEFORE starting or working on your engine.
While the topics listed below may be included in this supplement and in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner's Manual,
always refer to the engine manual first for specific information on these important subjects:
 Engine Break-in Procedure
 Engine Starting and Stopping

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 engine, 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, electrical system
work, or turning on electrical devices.
 If you smell fuel vapors and the engine is already running;
a. Shut Off the engine 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 vapors from engine and bilge areas.
 Draws fresh air into engine and bilge areas through the vents.
To make sure engine and bilge areas are properly ventilated:
 Use the "sniff test" to check the engine and bilge areas for fuel vapors before starting the engine.
 Run the bilge blower for at least four minutes before starting the engine.
 Keep the blower On until your boat has reached planing speed.
 Always run the blower when running your boat below planing speed.
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N O T I C E
 Gear Shifting
 Fuel and Oil Recommendations
! WA R N I N G !
FIRE and EXPLOSION HAZARD!
Fuel vapors can explode! BEFORE starting the engine:
285 Cruiser • Owner's Manual Supplement
 Engine Maintenance
 Engine Storage/Winterization