Nautique SPORT NAUTIQUE 216 - Manual (Page 130)

Sport 6-7
• Make sure there are no ropes, gear bags, arms/legs near the
belts and pulleys of the engine. Severe injury can result by
becoming entangled in the belts of the engine while it is
running. Make sure the boat is deep enough in the water to
supply the water intake with water to cool the engine. Move
the throttle into the NEUTRAL the "straight up" position.
• Close the engine cover.
• Start the engine.
Getting Underway
The engine cover is a machinery guard.
DO NOT operate your boat without the cover closed and
in place unless you are performing a check or
maintenance. BE CAREFUL to keep your hands,
clothing, hair and any other body parts away from any
moving parts. Contact with any moving parts on the
engine will cause injury.
! WARNING
Do not continue to operate the starter for
more than 30 seconds without pausing to allow the
starter motor to cool off for five minutes. This allows the
battery to recover between starting attempts.
CAUTION
Before you start your engine, ventilate the
engine compartment by running the blower for four
minutes to remove any fuel fumes that may be in the
bilge area and engine compartment, especially after
repairing or refueling. Check for fuel spills or leaks
before starting the engine.
! WARNING
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