Practice question
Immediately after starting an outboard engine in the water, what visual check must the skipper perform at the engine cowling?
- Verify that a strong, continuous stream of cooling water is exiting the tell-tale outlet (chorro testigo de agua de refrigeración)
- Check if the spark plugs are glowing red
- Ensure the propeller has completely detached from the lower unit
- Verify that thick black smoke is emerging from the carburetor
Answer: A — Verify that a strong, continuous stream of cooling water is exiting the tell-tale outlet (chorro testigo de agua de refrigeración)
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