Axopar 28 OPEN User Manual

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OPERATIONSTARTING THE ENGINEDANGER!Risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It is important to be aware of therisks with engine exhausts. Under certain conditions (e.g. turbulenceor disadvantageous wind conditions), exhaust can enter the boat. Ifthis happens you should avoid idling the engines. Should these prob-lems occur under way, do not open hatches and ventilators, as this canworsen the problems. Instead, a solution to the problem might be tochange the boat’s speed or weight distribution for example.Read the engine manufacturer’s manual.01 Set the engine lever in neutral.02 Turn the ignition on and check the fuel level.03 Start the engine by turning the ignition key.04 Check that the gauges for oil pressure and volt meter show nor-mal values.05 Run the engine to operating temperature at idling speed. Neverrev up a cold engine.For further information, read the engine manufacturer’s manual.BEFORE WEIGHING ANCHORWARNING!• Never climb the bathing ladder when the engine is running.• Stop the engine before inspecting the steering and propellers.CAUTION!• Before leaving harbour it is important to check that the boat and itsequipment are in seaworthy condition.• All persons on board should wear an appropriate life vest when ondeck. Note that, in some countries, it is a legal requirement to wear alife vest in accordance with national regulations at all times.• Always listen to long-term weather forecasts when planning longertrips.• Always make sure there is enough fuel and freshwater in the tanks.• Always keep the engine compartment closed when starting theengine.• Check that all items on board are properly stowed and adequatelysecured to manage rough sea and wind conditions.• Make sure that the bathing ladder is raised out of the water beforemoving off.• Make sure that the steering is correctly positioned before starting.• Always brief your crew on how you plan to leave the jetty.24