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H. Inspect for fuel odors and visible leaks in the fuel,
oil, coolant, exhaust and power steering systems.
I. Make sure boat is securely moored to the dock and
engine is idling. Then move the throttle forward and
then aft and back to neutral to check for proper
operation of the shifting motion. Be careful. Leave
the engine in gear for only a split-second.
2. Starting Procedures for Diesel Engines with
Volvo Penta Electronic Vessel Control (EVC)
A. Activate the batteries by placing the switches on the
Power Management Panel or 12VDC cabin panel
to the ON position. Place the Helm Main circuit
breakers to the ON position (if equipped). Check all
electrical systems and navigation lights.
B. Activate the Bilge Blower. Check the blower output.
Fuel vapors can explode resulting in injury or
death. Before starting the engine, check engine
compartment bilge for fuel or vapors. Operate
blower for four minutes, and verify blower
operation. ALWAYS run the blower when the
vessel is operating below cruising speed.
C. Open the seawater seacocks on the drive units (if
applicable).
D. Turn the ignition key to the ON position "I" and wait
20 seconds, allowing pre-heaters to activate.
E. Check for audible warnings, information messages
or alarms on EVC system displays.
F. After 20 seconds, turn key switch to START
position and hold until engine starts. DO NOT hold
in START position for more than ten seconds. If
one of the designated engine batteries fails to start
its respective engine, engage the "EMERGENCY
START" switch at the helm and attempt to start the
engine.
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G
As soon as engine starts, release key to the ON or
RUN position.
H. Once engine has warmed up, check water tem-
perature to ensure engine temperature stays within
optimum range. If temperature reading is abnor-
mally high, stop engine immediately and inspect for
cause of high reading.
Pre-Launch and Underway - Section S
I.
Inspect for fuel odors and visible leaks in the fuel,
oil, coolant and exhaust.
J. Make sure boat is securely moored to the dock
and engine is idling. Then move the throttle
forward and then aft and back to neutral to check
for proper operation of the shifting motion. Be
careful. Leave the engine in gear for only a
second.
S - 5
MANEUVERING
When all your pre-departure checks have been
completed and the engine has warmed up, you will be
ready to leave the dock. Take into account the amount
of wind, tide current, and other forces that may affect
your maneuvering as you leave the dock. Idle speeds
work best when maneuvering to and from the dock.
Do not forget to release the mooring lines.
A. Leaving the Dock
You are ready to leave the dock after the engine has
warmed up. Check all EVC displays for appropriate
readings before casting off. If oil pressure is abnor-
mally low or engine temperature is abnormally high,
stop the engine immediately. Check voltmeter to be
sure the charging system is working properly. Check
for fuel, oil, and exhaust leaks. Correct the cause of
any abnormal condition before getting underway.
To prevent personal injury, swim platform must
not be occupied and transom door must be
closed while engines are running.
After making sure your boat is ready, check wind, tide,
current and other forces that will affect the way you
maneuver your boat away from the dock. Throw
mooring lines off to your boat. Shift your boat's engine
into forward or reverse depending on whether you
want to move the bow or the stern away from the dock
first. Run your engine at a slow speed as you move
away from the dock. If you move the bow out first,
watch that the stern of the boat does not swing into
the dock or a piling.
Once away from the dock, devote some time to
learning how to maneuver. Practice docking using
an imaginary dock. Practice stopping and reversing.
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