Installation manual
STARTING/STOPPING
PROCEDURE
CHECK
LIST
Follow this check list each day before starting your engine.
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Visually inspect the engine for fuel, oil,
or
water leaks.
D Check the oil level (dipstick).
D Check the coolant level in the coolant recovery tank.
Periodically check the manifold coolant level.
D Check the transmission fluid level.
D Check your fuel supply.
D Look for clean fuel in the fuel filter/water separator
transparent bowl.
D Check for loose wires at the alternator and make sure its
mounting is secure.
D Check the starting batteries (weekly).
D Check drive belts for wear and proper tension (weekly).
D Visually inspect the raw water pump for leakage.
STARTING
THE
ENGINE
1. Put the transmission in neutral, throttle advanced.
NOTE:
Hydraulically operated transmissions have a
neutral safety switch through which the starter solenoid
energizing circuit passes. This switch is open
when the
transmission is
in.
gear so the starter solenoid will not
energize.
2.
Tum
the KEY SWITCH to the
ON
position (2 o'clock).
[The panel is energized, gauges are lit].
3. Depress the PREHEAT BUTTON, hold for 5 to
15
seconds depending how cold it is.
[The fuel lift
pump
is priming the engine and the preheat
is activated].
4. Continue pressing the PREHEAT BUTTON and press
the START BUTTON. [The start motor is cranking the
engine].
5. Release the START/PREHEAT buttons as the engine starts.
6. With the engine running, check the instruments for
proper oil pressure and battery charging voltage. Also
check for overboard discharge
of
exhaust water. The
water temperature will rise slowly until the thermostat
opens.
Do
not engage the gear shift until the temperature
is close to normal.
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 vary.
If
a "smart" regulator is part
of
the charging system,
allow about
50
seconds
for
the
RPM
gauge to activate.
NOTE:
The START switch will not energize unless the PRE-
HEAT switch
is
depressed. Depressing the PREHEAT switch
activates the glow plugs
in the cylinder head so use the PRE-
H~I\T
intermittently
to
avoid overheating the
glm1-·
plugs.
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NOTE:
When starting:
A voltage drop will occur
when the preheat switch
is depressed.
NOTE:
Some unstable running may occur in a cold engine.
Depressing the
PREHEAT switch
for
10-15 second intenmls
will help stabilize the engine rpm until the operating
temperature reaches
140-
150° F
and
a load is applied
to
the engine. ·
FAILURE
TO
START
If
the engine fails to start when the start button is pressed for
5 seconds, wait for at least
30
seconds and repeat the starting
procedure. Make certain the transmission control is in the
neutral position as some engines have a neutral safety switch
to prevent starting in gear.
Never run the starter for more than
30
seconds.
If
the engine
fails to start, refer to the
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART in
this manual.
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
fills.
Prevent
this
from
happening
by
closing
the
raw
water
supply
through-hull
shut-off,
draining
the
exhaust
muffler,
and
correcting
the
cause
of
the
excessive
engine
cranking.
Engine
damage
resulting
from
raw
water
entry
is
not
a
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 stabilize 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, signaling the key switch has been left
ON.
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