PURSUIT 22 KODIAK Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 59)

22 KODIAK

Chapter 9:

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

9.1 General

Your boat and outboard engine have been equipped with safety equipment designed to enhance

the safe operation of the boat and to meet U.S. Coast Guard safety standards. The Coast Guard

or state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies require certain additional accessory

safety equipment on each boat. This equipment varies according to length and type of boat and type

of propulsion. The accessory equipment required by the Coast Guard is described in this chapter.

Some local laws require additional equipment. It is important to obtain “Federal Requirements and

Safety Tips for Recreational Boats,” published by the Coast Guard, and copies of state and local

laws, to make sure you have the required equipment for your boating area. You should also read

the book entitled “Sportfish, Cruisers and Yachts” included with your boat.

The 2270 Kodiak could be equipped with engine alarms. These systems are designed to increase

your boating safety by alerting you to potentially serious problems in the primary power systems.

Alarm systems are not intended to lessen or replace good maintenance and precruise procedures.

This chapter also describes safety related equipment that could be installed on your boat. This

equipment will vary depending on the type of engine and other options installed by you or your

dealer.

9.2 Engine Alarms

Most outboard engines are equipped with an audible alarm system mounted in the helm area that

monitors selected critical engine systems. The alarm will sound if one of these systems begins to

fail. Refer to the engine owner’s manual for information on the alarms installed with your engine.

If the alarm sounds:

• Immediately throttle the engine back to idle.

• Shift the transmission to neutral.

• Monitor the engine gauges to determine the cause of the problem.

• If necessary, shut off the engine and investigate until the cause of the problem is found.

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PURSUIT 22 KODIAK Owner's Manual Page 59