Propulsion; Engine; Engine Access; Engine Room Ventilation System - Bayliner 285 Cruiser Owner's Manual

285 • Owner's Manual Supplement

Propulsion

Engine

The owner's packet contains detailed engine operation and maintenance manuals. Be sure to read and understand
these manuals before operating, or performing maintenance to, the engine.

Engine Access

The engine room can be accessed through the aft cockpit engine hatch.

Engine Room 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 ventilated 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.
• 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 tun Off all
electrical devices. Investigate immediately.
• DO NOT obstruct or modify the ventilation system.
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WARNING!
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
AFT
Chapter 2: Features / Systems
BILGE BLOWER
SYSTEM
ENGINE
COMPARTMENT
BLOWER HOSES
TO/FROM DECK
LOUVERS
BLOWER
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