Owner`s manual
Transmission shifting controls must allow the clutch to engage
in
the full forward and reverse positions.
Restricted or partial engagement will cause undue wear. The transmission should always
be
in
the
neutral position before starting the engine. Also, the transmission shifter arm must
be
at a
90
0
angle to
the transmission bracket cable when in neutral.
DO
NOT
LEAVE GEAR
IN
FORWARD DURING SAILING WITH ENGINE OFF.
On
all models, the fuel line must be connected
from
the fuel tank to the electric fuel pump, then to the
fuel filter.
On
Model 15, connect directly to the fuel supply line. A fuel return line must
be
connected
from the injector nozzles to the top of the fuel tank
so
that the unused fuel can blow back into the fuel
tank.
IT
IS
VERY IMPORTANT
TO
KEEP ALL FUEL LINES FREE OF DUST AND IMPURITIES.
THEREFORE, BLOW OUT LINES BEFORE CONNECTING.
Check fuel supply and make sure fuel lines are tight. Any fuel leakage must be corrected before any
attempt to start the engine.
If fuel line leaks are discovered or any work is done
on
the fuel system, it
may
be
necessary to bleed the fuel system before the engine will start. (Refer to bleeding instructions
in this manual if that procedure becomes necessary.)
Check all electrical connections. A wiring diagram is included in this manual.
GROUND
IS
NEGATIVE
and
the ground terminal should
be
connected to the engine block. Make sure it is metal to metal con-
tact, and securely tightened. Also, check the battery to
be
sure
all
cells are covered with electrolyte.
Do
not allow flames or sparks near battery openings. Gases produced during normal battery charging are
EXPLOSIVE.
BEFORE STARTING
THE ENGINE
1.
HAVE SAFETY EQUIPMENT
ON
BOARD
AND
KNOW HOW TO
USE
IT.
2.
VENTILATE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BY OPENING HATCHES,
OR
BLOWER IF INSTALLED.
3.
CHECK CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL
ON
DIPSTICK, SHOULD BE AT FULL MARK.
4.
CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL. (Refer to transmission servicing.)
5.
CHECK FRESH WATER LEVEL
IN
MANIFOLD
OR
EXPANSION TANK IF INSTALLED,
ON
ALL
MODELS EXCEPT M-15.
6.
CHECK FUEL SUPPLY.
7 FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE SHOULD
BE
OPEN.
8.
SEA WATER VALVE TO WATER PUMP MUST BE OPEN.
9.
EXHAUST SHUT-OFF VALVE MUST
BE
OPEN
OR
END-PLUG REMOVED IF INSTALLED.
10.
REMOVE ANY OBSTRUCTION CAUGHT
IN
AIR INTAKE SCREEN.
11.
TURN MAIN BATTERY SWITCH
"ON".
12.
TURN IGNITION KEY TO
"ON"
POSITION, TO ENERGIZE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP
ON
ALL
MODELS TO BLEED THE FUEL LINES
AND
FILTER. (THIS
IS
USUALLY COMPLETED BY THE
BOATBUILDER AT THE TIME THE ENGINE
IS
TESTED
AND
SHOULD NOT
BE
REQUIRED BY
CUSTOMER.)
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