9
Starting and Stopping
Important checks prior to use
Your engine has been filled with new oil for both engine and gearbox when it
leaves the factory. However, please check, see section on engine maintenance.
Ensure the engine is free to turn without obstructions, and daily checks have
been carried out.
Ensure battery is fully charged and connected (the isolator is in the ‘ON’ position).
Ensure Morse speed and gearbox cables are fitted correctly and that cable travel
lengths are correct.
Ensure engine is out of gear with 1/3 throttle – see single lever control instruction
manual
Ensure fuel taps from fuel tank have been turned on
CAUTION: for safety’s sake conduct inspection before start up with
engine stopped.
Engine starting
On turning the key to position “1” on your panel, the panel will go through a
procedure, to ensure all lights and the buzzer are working, once this has been
completed you can then start the engine.
First Start of the day, from cold or initial installation
Turn the Key to the “1” position.
Turn the Key to the Pre-Heat position and hold
until the yellow light goes
out
Turn the Key to the Start/Crank position and release when the engine fires.
Starting an engine already at running temperature.
Turn the Key to Pre-Heat and hold until the yellow light goes out.
Turn the Key to the Start/Crank position and release when the engine fires.
Ensure alarm buzzer is not sounding and red warning lights are off.
Note:
If the alternator warning light is still on then increase the engine speed to excite
the alternator, then return to idle. The light should then go out.