Engine Compartment Ventilation System - Maxum 2200SR3 Owner's Manual

Engine Compartment Ventilation System

• Use of the blower system is NOT A GUARANTEE that explosive fumes have been removed.
• If you smell fuel, DO NOT start the engine and DO NOT turn on any electrical devices.
• If you smell fuel and the engine is already running, SHUT OFF the engine and TURN OFF
all electrical devices. Investigate immediately.
• DO NOT obstruct or modify the ventilation system.
• The bilge blower removes explosive fuel
fumes from the engine compartment.
• Fresh air is drawn into the compartment
through the deck vents.
• The bilge blower switch is at the helm.
To make sure the engine compartment is ven-
tilated with fresh air, run the bilge blower:
• For at least four minutes before starting
the engine.
• During starting.
• Anytime your boat is running below
cruising speed.
! WARNING!
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
Chapter 4: Propulsion & Related Systems
TYPICAL BILGE BLOWER SYSTEM
BLOWER
BLOWER
HOSE
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