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• Be sure the emergency stop lanyard is attached to the operator and the stop switch.

VAPORIZING LIQUID EXTINGUISHERS GIVE OFF TOXIC FUMES; USE ONLY COAST

GUARD APPROVED FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.

10.5 Operating Your Boat

THE OPERATOR MUST BE SEATED, FACING FORWARD WITH HANDS ON THE CONTROL

WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.

AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE:

• Check the engine gauges. Make sure they are reading normally.

• Visibly check the engine to be sure there are no apparent water, fuel or oil leaks.

• Check the operation of the engine cooling systems.

• Check the controls and steering for smooth and proper operation.

• Allow the engine to warm up for 10 to 15 minutes before operating them above idle speeds.

• Make sure all lines, cables, anchors, etc. for securing a boat are on board and in good condition. All lines

should be coiled, secured and off the decks when underway.

• Have a safe cruise and enjoy yourself.

REMEMBER:

When you operate a boat, you accept the responsibility for the boat, for the safety of passengers and for others

out enjoying the water.

• Alcohol and any drugs can severely reduce your reaction time and affect your better judgment.

• Alcohol severely reduces the ability to react to several different signals at once.

• Alcohol makes it difficult to correctly judge speed and distance, or track moving objects.

• Alcohol reduces night vision, and the ability to distinguish red from green.

YOU SHOULD ALWAYS STAY ALERT. THE USE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR OTHER SUB-

STANCES WHICH IMPAIR JUDGMENT POSES A SERIOUS THREAT TO YOU AND OTHERS.

THE BOAT OPERATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BEHAVIOR OF PASSENGERS.

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PURSUIT C 230 Owner's Manual Page 67