Indmar 5.7L Vortec Operator's Manual page 27

GENERAL OPERATION AND WARNINGS
The engine exhaust from this product con-
tains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
Operating a boat is a safe and enjoyable experience.
Indmar marine engines use gasoline for fuel. The area
under the engine and around the gasoline tank and sup-
ply lines is not open to outside air. Ventilation around
these areas must be provided by your bilge blower sys-
tem and air vents located around the boat. We recom-
mend taking time out to carefully inspect your boat at
least once a day for gasoline fumes, oil leaks, and areas
where wiring may be worn or damaged.
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Explosive gasoline and battery fumes may
accumulate in your engine compartment.
Failure to properly ventilate fumes with the
bilge blower may result in explosive atmos-
phere resulting in death or serious injury to
you and your passengers.
Before starting engine operate bilge blower
at least 4 minutes and raise engine cover to
ventilate fumes. Inspect engine and compart-
ment for any fluid or fuel leaks.Failure to do
so can possibly result in fire and/or explo-
sion resulting in death or serious injury to
you and your passengers.
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