Specifications

Chapter 6 – Mission Performance
B.2. Engine
Starting
The following procedures must be followed for starting the engines:
Step Action
1 Set throttle levers to neutral position at all operating stations.
2 Ensure electronics, antennas, and speakers are secured.
3 Ensure the engine kill switch clips are installed and lanyards
attached. One spare clip and lanyard must be onboard and stored
inside the cabin.
4 Turn key to start position until engine starts.
5 Check outboards for nominal or adequate cooling water output at
telltale discharge on each engine.
CAUTION !
6 Check crew and passengers for appropriate PPE including helmets
(if required).
B.3. Energizing
Equipment
The following steps must be completed prior to getting underway:
Step Action
1 Close (turn on) all of the remaining breakers on the 12-VDC
power panels.
2 Energize and test all installed electronic components.
3 Conduct a test of the hydraulic steering ensuring that motors
respond appropriately.
4 Test throttle operation in forward and reverse.
5 Ensure gear is properly stowed and watertight integrity is set.
6 Inform coxswain on the status of all engineering and electronic
systems and that the boat is ready to get underway.
If cooling water output is not evident, immediately secure engine and
investigate.
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