Chapter 4: Propulsion & Related Systems; Engine; Bilge Blower System - Bayliner Classic Runabouts Owner's Manual

Classic Runabouts • Owner's Manual Supplement
Chapter 4: Propulsion & Related Systems

Engine

Read the engine operation and maintenance manuals before starting or working on the engine.

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, extinguish ALL ciga-
rettes, 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 blower for at least four minutes prior to engine starting, electrical system
maintenance, or activation of 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. Extinguish 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 sys-
tem removes explosive
fumes from the engine
and bilge areas.
• Fresh air is drawn into
the engine and bilge
areas through the vents.
To make sure the
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.
• Always run the bilge
blower for at least four
minutes before starting
the engine.
• Continue to run the
blower until your boat
has reached cruising
speed.
• Always run the blower
when running your boat
below cruising speed.
!
WARNING!
FIRE and EXPLOSION HAZARD!
Fuel vapors can explode! BEFORE starting the engine:
192, 194 & 195 BILGE BLOWER SYSTEM
BLOWER
HOSES
BLOWER
210 & 215 BILGE BLOWER SYSTEM
BLOWER
HOSES
BLOWER
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