36e Operator's Manual 2013.pdf - Marlow-Hunter, LLC

Hunter e36 • Boating SafetyAs you read your owner’s manual, please note hazardwarnings which alert you to safety and precautions andunsafe conditions or operating procedures. We haveincluded these warnings because we are concernedabout your safety and the safety of your passengers.Hazard statements generally have five parts:1. The hazard symbol.2. A signal word which indicates the severity of the hazard.3. A concise description of the hazard.4. The results of ignoring the hazard.5. Steps for avoiding the hazard:The three signal words which indicate the severity of ahazard are danger, warning, and caution. The meaningsthey convey are as follows:! DANGER !Calls attention to immediate hazards that will result insevere injury or death.! WARNING !Identifies hazards or unsafe practices that could resultin personal injury or death.! CAUTION !Indicates hazards or unsafe practices that could resultin minor personal injuries, property damage, orcomponent damage.Also included in this manual are owner advisory statementsidentified as "Important" or "Note". Unlike thehazard communication statements, they alert you to conditionsaffecting equipment operation, maintenance, andservicing practices.Important: This is a general advisory statement or procedureintended to prevent damage to the equipment or associatedcomponent.Note: This is a general advisory statement relating to equipmentoperating and maintenance procedures. Its intent is to callattention to information more important than normal text.4.1 SafetyBoating safety and the safety of your passengers areyour responsibility. You should fully understand andbecome familiar with the operating and safety proceduresand precautions in this manual and the other manuals inthe owner’s packet before you launch your new boat.4.1.1 Safe OperationFollowing is general information about safe operation.Keep your boat and equipment in safe operating condition.Inspect the hull, engines, safety equipment, and allboating gear regularly.Important: Federal law requires you, the owner, or operatorto provide and maintain safety equipment on your new boat.Consult your Coast Guard, state, and local regulations toensure your boat has all required safety equipment on board.Additional equipment may be recommended for your safety andthat of your passengers. Make yourself aware of its availabilityand use.BE VERY CAREFUL when fueling your boat. Be sure youknow the capacity of your boat’s fuel tank and the amountof fuel you use when operating at frequently used enginespeeds (RPMs).Always know all the area's on the boat, know the nauticalterms for the different areas of your boat. On the followingpage, at the end of this chapter we show you a generallayout of these terms and illustrate the areas that may beof importance to you.Make sure you have enough fuel on board for anticipatedcruising requirements. In general, use 1/3 of your supplyto reach your destination and 1/3 to return. Keep 1/3 inreserve for changes in your plans due to weather or othercircumstances.Note: Your generator supply line is located higher on the auxiliaryfuel tank than the engine’s supply lines. This is for yoursafety in that your generator cannot deplete your fuel supplyshould it ever be left running.Be sure lifesaving and fire extinguishing equipment ison board. This equipment must meet regulatory agencystandards, and it should be noticeable, accessible, andin a safe operating condition. Your passengers shouldknow where this equipment is and how to use it.4.2