10
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 the 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 fuel taps from fuel tank have been turned on
CAUTION: for safety’s sake conduct checks above, with engine stopped,
before starting.
Engine starting
Check the engine and gearbox oil levels are correct ~ see relevant section in this
manual for further information.
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Set the engine throttle to 1/3, out of gear.
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Turn the Key to the “1” Position.
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.
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Turn the Key to Pre-Heat, and hold
until the Yellow light goes out
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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.
Make sure the engine is running smoothly, with no smoke and sounds normal.
Repeated engagement of the starter to the flywheel ring gear without a break will
result in damage to the starter pinion gear and flywheel ring gear. It will also cause
excessive build-up of heat in the Starter Motor Windings.
It may also cause the Engine Stop Solenoid to burn out due to heat build-up.
Crank for no longer than 20 seconds, with at least a 20 second break between
attempts.
The oil pressure gauge on the deluxe engine control panel may read high on start-up
and whilst the engine is cold. This is normal, and it will then decrease to the running
level.
