Bilge Blower System - Bayliner 255 Cruiser Owner's Manual

255 Cruiser • Owner's Manual Supplement

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, put out 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 BEFORE engine starting, electrical system
work, or turning on 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. Put out 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 properly
ventilated:
• Use the "sniff test" to check the
engine and bilge areas for fuel
vapors before starting
the engine.
• Always run the bilge blowers
for at least four minutes
before starting the engine.
• Continue to run the blowers
until your boat has reached
cruising speed.
• Always run the blowers when running your boat below cruising speed.
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WA R N I N G !
FIRE and EXPLOSION HAZARD!
Fuel vapors can explode! BEFORE starting the engine:
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