?Drain Plugs (Securely in place?)?Life-Saving Devices (One for every person on boat board?)?Steering System (Working smoothly and properly?) ?Fuel System (Adequate fuel? Leaks? Fumes?)?Battery (Fully charged? Cable terminals clean and tight?)?Engine (In Neutral?) ?Capacity Plate (Are you overloaded or overpowered?)?Weather Conditions (Safe to go out?)?Electrical Equipment (Lights, horn, boat pump, etc.?) ?Emergency Gear (Fire extinguisher, boat bailer, boat paddle, anchor & line, signaling device, tool kit, etc.?)?Bilge pump (Working properly?) NOTE: Bilge pump should be checked prior to each use to ensure proper operation! Check BEFORE running (where applicable) ?Engine Oil level • Transmission Marine lubricant level?Engine Drain Plug, Transom Drain Plug and Center Drain Plug?Leakage (Fuel, water lines and connections) DO NOT operate engine without cooling water flowing through water pump, otherwisepump will sustain damage and subsequent engine damage may result! Check BEFORE running ?Oil Pressure: Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual?Water Temperature: 160 degrees to 180 degrees for raw water systems (water is not recirculated),and 180 degrees to 200 degrees for closed cooling systems (water is recirculated).?Idle RPM: (650-750) in gear. ?Maximum Forward RPM: See Engine Owner’s Manual.?Shifting Linkage (Forward, Neutral and Reverse). GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE! It is very important to check for fuel spillage orleaks prior to each use of your boat. ?Check engine compartment for gasoline vapors.?Operate blower for four minutes before starting the engine.?Always operate blower below cruising speed. NOTE: Please refer to your Engine Owner’s Manual for maximum RPM and engine break-in procedure. 4
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