Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Engine; Freshwater Cooling (If Equipped) - Bayliner 255 Cruiser Owner's Manual

Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems
Engine
TRANSOM ENTRY DOOR DAMAGE HAZARD!
Always Open the transom entry door before opening the engine hatch.
Read the engine manual BEFORE starting or working on your engine.
While the topics listed below may be included in this supplement and in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner's Manual,
always refer to the engine manual first for specific information on these important subjects:
• Engine Break-in Procedure
• Engine Starting and Stopping

Freshwater Cooling (If Equipped)

FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD!
• Close the seawater intake seacock when leaving your boat unattended for any length
of time.
• If the seacock is left open, a hose failure could flood the bilge, swamp the battery(s) and the
engine, and even sink your boat.
SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD!
• Open the engine cooling system's seacock or ball valve BEFORE starting the engine.
• Keep the engine cooling system's seacock or ball valve Open while the engine is running.
The freshwater cooling system circulates sea-
water through the heat exchanger to reduce
engine temperatures.
• Open the seawater intake seacock before
starting the engine.
• Keep the seacock Open while the engine is
running.
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C A U T I O N
N O T I C E
• Gear Shifting
• Fuel and Oil Recommendations
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WA R N I N G !
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C A U T I O N
255 Cruiser • Owner's Manual Supplement
• Engine Maintenance
• Engine Storage/Winterization