Installation manual
STARTING
-
STOPPING
PROCEDURE
CHECKLIST
Follow
this
check list
each
day
before starting your
engine.
D
Visually
inspect
the
engine
for
fuel,
oil,
or water
leaks.
D Check
the
engine
oil
level
(dipstick).
D Check
the
coolant level
in
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
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.
Place 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).
(If
the
panel
is
energized,
gauges
are
lit)
and
the
alarm
buzzer
will
pulse.
3.
Press
the
PREHEAT
BUTfON,
and
hold
for
5
to
15
seconds
depending
how
cold it
is
..
(The foellift pump
is
priming
the
engine and
the
preheat
is
activated).
4.
Continue pressing
the
PREHEAT
BUTTON
and
press
the
START
BUTTON.
(The
starter motor
is
cranking
the
engine).
5.
Release
the
START
and
PREHEAT
BUTTON
as
the
engine
starts.
The
alarm
buzzer should silence
as
the
oil
pressure rises.
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
nonnal.
NOTE:
Never attempt
to
engage
the
starter
while
the
engine
is
ntnning.
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
second~
for
the
RPM gauge
to
activate.
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
th~
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
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
tills.
Prevent
this
from
happening
by
clOSing
the
raw
water
supply
through-hull
shutoff,
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:
When
starting:
A voltage
drop
will occur
when
the
preheat button
is
depressed.
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