Installation manual
STARTING·
STOPPING
PROCEDURE
STARTING
PROCEDURE
1.
Place the
transmission
in
neutral
and
advance
the
throttle
control
to
slightly
open.
2.
Thrn
the
KEY
SWITCH
to
the
ON
position
(2
o'clock).
(If
the
panel
is
energized,
the
gauges
are
on.)
3.
Depress
the
PREHEAT
BUTTON,
and hold
for
5 -
10
seconds.
4. Continue
to
hold
the
PREHEAT
BUITON
and
depress
the
START
BUTTON.
5. Release
the
START
BUITON
and
PREHEAT
BUTTON
once
the
engine
starts.
6.
With
the
engine
running,
check
the
instruments
for
proper
oil
pressure
and
battery
charging
voltage.
The
water
temperature
will
rise slowly
and
then
stabilize
when
the
thennostat
opens.
NOTE:
Never
attempt
to
engage
the
starter
while
the
engine
is
running.
It
is important
to
closely monitor the panel
gauges.
Become
aware
of
the normal engine readings
and
take
immediate
action
if
these
readings
start
to
vlll)'.
Temperature/Preheat
Atmospheric
Temperalure
Preheating
Time
41'F(5'C)
or
higher
Approx.
10
seconds
41'F(5'C)
to
23'F
(-5'C)
Approx.
15
seconds
23'F(-5'C)
or
lower
Approx.
20
seconds
Limit
of
conlinuous
use
30
seconds
before
cranking
NOTE:
The
START
button
will not
energize
unless
the
PREHEAT
button
is
depressed.
Depressing
the
PREHEAT
button
activates
the
glow plugs
in
the
cylinder
head
so
use
the
PREHEAT
intermittently
to
avoid
overheating
the
glow
plugs.
Starting
Under
Cold
Conditions
Make
certain
the
lubricating
oil
is
appropriate
for
the
.
prevailing
temperature.
Us~oil
with
an
API
Specification
of
CF
or
CG-4,
SAE
15W-40.
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NOTE:
When
starting:
A voltag,tdrop
will.
occur
when
the
preheat
button
is
depressed.
FAILURE
TO
START
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If
the
engine
fails
to
slatt when
the
start
blltton
is
pressed
for
5
seconds,
wait
for
at
least 30
seconds
and
repe~t
the
starting
procedure.
Make
certain
the
transmission
confrQ!
is
in
the
neutral
position
as
some
engines
have
a
neutral
safety
switch
to
prevent
starting
in
gear.
Never
run
the
starter
for more
then
30
seconds.
If
the
engine
fails
to
start,
refer
to
the
TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART
in
this
A
CAUTION:
Prolonged
cranking
intervals
without
the
engine
starting
can
result
in
the
engine
exhaust
system
filling
with
raw
water.
This
may
happen
because
the
pump
Is
pumping
raw
water
through
the
raw
water
cooling
system
during
cranking.
This
raw
water
can
enter
the
engine's
cylinders
by
way
of
the
exhaust
manifold
once
the
exhaust
system
mls.
Prevent
this
from
happening
by
closing
the
raw
water
supply
through-hull
shutoff,
draining
the
exhaust
muffler,
and
co"ecting
the
cause
of
the
excessive
engine
cranking.
Engine
damage
resulting
from
raw
water
entry
is nota
warrantable
issue;
the
owner/operator
should
keep
this
in
mind.
STOPPING
PROCEDURE
To
stop
the
engine,
bring
the throttle
to
an
idle position
and
place
the transmission
in
neutral.
Allow
the engine
to
idle
for
a
few
moments
to
stahilize
temperatures,
then
shut the
engine
down
by
turning off the
key
switch.
NOTE:
Make
certain
this
key
switch
is
in
the
OFF
position
(12
o'clock).
If
the
key
switch
is
left
ON,
the
alarm
will
sound,
warning
you
the
key
is
in
the
ON
position.
FAILURE
TO
STOP
In
the
unusual
situation
that the
key
switch
fails
to
tum
the
engine
off,
shutdown
can
be
accomplished
by
pressing
back
the
mechanical
stop
lever.
This
stop
lever
is
located
next
to
the
throttle
lever
on
the
engine.
ENGINE
STOP
LEVER·---
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IDLE
SPEED
ADJUSTMENT
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NOTE:
Once
the
engine
is
shutdown,
investigate
why
the
key
switch
failed
to
properly shutdown
the
engine
when
turned
in
the
off position.
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