Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems; Engines; Bilge Blower System - Maxum 3100 SE Sport Cruiser Owner's Manual

Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems

Engines

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

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 engines or generator, do NOT turn On any electrical devices, extinguish
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 prior to engine starting, generator starting,
electrical system maintenance, or activation of electrical devices.
• If you smell fuel vapors and the engines and/or generator are already running;
a. Shut Off the engines and/or generator, 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 system
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 prop-
erly ventilated:
• Use the "sniff test" to check
the engine and bilge areas
for fuel vapors before start-
ing the engines or the gener-
ator (if equipped).
• Always run the bilge blower
system for at least four min-
utes before starting the
engines or the generator
(if equipped).
• Continue to run the bilge
blower system until your boat has reached cruising speed.
• Always run the bilge blower system when running your boat below cruising speed.
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! WARNING!
FIRE and EXPLOSION HAZARD!
Fuel vapors can explode! BEFORE starting the engines:
VENTILATION HOSES
BLOWER MOTORS