Stopping the Engines . . . . . . . .
3-16
Break-In (Running-In) Procedure
3-16
DRIVING YOUR SPORT BOAT . . . . .
3-17
Getting to Know Your Sport Boat
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-17
Learning to Operate Your Sport
Boat 3-17
Turning the Sport Boat . . . . . . .
3-18
Boating with Passengers . . . . .
3 OPERATION
3-4
ITEM CHECK
PAG E
REF.
BEFORE LAUNCH OR OPERATION:
STEERING Check for proper steering operation. 3-5
THROTTLE Check for proper throttle operation. 3-5
SHIFTING Check for proper shift operation. 3-5
FIRE EXTINGUISHER Check readiness of the extinguisher. 3-6
HULL Check the hull for damage or cracks
before launching.
ACCESS PORT CAPS Check for proper installation. 3-6
JET (WATER) Check that no debris is in the intakes 3-7
INTAKES before launching.
FUEL SYSTEM Check fuel system for leaks. 3-7
FUEL AND ENGINE Check fuel and oil level; add as necessary. 3-7
OIL LEVELS
BATTERY Check battery condition, mounting, and connection. 3-7
DRAINAGE SYSTEM Check, and remove all water and fuel residue 3-7
before launching. Be sure drain plugs are tightened.
ENGINE Operate the blower for at least 4 minutes. 3-9
COMPARTMENT Open engine hood and check to be sure no
gasoline vapors are present.
ENGINE HOOD Check that hood latch is secure. 2-14
LIGHTS AND HORN Check lights to be sure they operate. 3-9
Press horn button to be sure it operates.
BIMINI TOP Check that the top is secure. 3-11
AFTER LAUNCH
SWITCHES Check operation of the ignition start switches 3-10
and engine stop switch lanyard.
COOLING WATER Check that water comes out while the 3-10
NOTE: Steering and Shifting Pre-Operation Checks will require two persons, one person to operate
controls and one person to observe proper operation at the stern.