Cobalt Digital Inc 360, Owner'S Manual

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1. Move both shift control levers to the neutral
position.
2. Move both throttle levers to the idle position.
3. Turn the ignition key of one engine to START
position. Release the key immediately after the
engine starts. If the engines fail to start, refer to
the propulsion unit operator’s manual for
additional information.
4. Operate the engine at approximately 1,000
RPM and check the oil pressure gauge. If oil
pressure is not within specified range, stop the
engine immediately. Have your Cobalt dealer
service the engine.
5. Repeat starting procedure for the second
engine. The second engine may be difficult to
hear when it starts due to the noise of the first
engine. Observe the tachometer of the second
engine. When the RPM’s rise, release the
ignition key immediately.
6. Make sure the water pressure gauge(s)
indicate water pressure immediately after
starting the engine(s). If they do not, turn off
the engine(s) and contact your Cobalt dealer.
7. Allow the engines to warm up. Check the water
temperature gauges to be sure water
temperature remains within the specified range.
If temperature gauge reads abnormally high,
stop the engine immediately. Check the drive
unit’s water inlets for blockage. If the inlets are
open, have your Cobalt dealer service the
engine.
CAUTION
Failure to release the ignition key after the
engine starts may damage the engine’s
starter motor.
!
WARNING
Start the engines with the shift control
levers in neutral. Your boat is equipped
with a neutral safety switch which will not
allow engines to be started unless the
shift control levers are in the neutral
position.
Starting Diesel Engines
After pre-start checks and procedures have been
followed, the engines can be started. Please refer
to the engine operator’s manual for additional
starting procedure information.
1. Move both shift control levers to the neutral
position.
2. Move the throttle lever of the engine to be
started to approximately one-half throttle
position.
3. Turn the ignition key of one engine to START
position. Release the key immediately after the
engine starts. If the engines fail to start, refer to
the engine operator’s manual for additional
information.
4. Operate the engine at approximately 1,400
RPM and check the oil pressure gauge. If oil
pressure does not rise to specified range in 15
seconds, stop the engine immediately. Have
your Cobalt dealer service the engine.
CAUTION
Failure to release the ignition key after the
engine starts may damage the engine’s
starter motor.
!
WARNING
Start the engines with the shift control
levers in neutral. Your boat is equipped
with a neutral safety switch which will not
allow engines to be started unless the
shift control levers are in the neutral
position.
!
WARNING
Operate the blower for at least four
minutes each time you start the engines.
In addition, the blower should be operated
continuously when at idle and during slow
speed operation. Failure to operate the
blower can cause an explosion.