SECTION4-OPERATION4.0.OPERATIONThis section covers normal operation of your boat.Emergency operation is in a separate section.Observe the following precautions:I DO NOT SMOKE WHILE FUELINGI DO NOT SMOKE WHILE CHECKING BATTERIESI DO NOT ALLOW BATTERY ELECTROLYTE TO CONTACT SKINOR EYES (ACID)I DO NOT INSPECT COOLANT WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNINGI DO NOT ALLOW COOLANT TO CONTACT SKIN OR EYES(ALKALI)I REMOVE FILLER CAP SLOWLY TO RELIEVE PRESSURE4.1START-UPThe following subsections discuss initial checks, fueling and routine starting of the engines and equipment.4.1.1INITIALCHECKSWARNINGREAD ALL EQUIPMENT MANUALS PROVIDED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO PUTANY EQUIPMENT ON LINEa)Check open all valves.CAUTIONb)Check all pump casings for vents and vent pump to ensure that the fluid to be pumped will provide lubricationfor the impeller or gears in the pump.c)Check electrolyte level in batteries.d)Turn on the Master Power Switch and check each electrical circuit by energizing it at the fuse or breakerboard, if applicable, switching on the equipment at the control panel, and then deenergizing the circuit beforechecking the next one.e)During the electrical system checks above, note that the horn emits a loud clear sound, and all lights burnbrightly.10
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