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START-UP
The engines should be started from the lower helm station.
1.
Turn battery selector on the DC panel (port side of helm) to “On”.
2.
GEARSHIFT in neutral.
3.
THROTTLE should be just above the idle position.
Normally, plan to start the STARBOARD engine first.
4.
Make sure the STOP SOLENOID switch is ON
5.
Turn the STARBOARD power switch ON
6.
Press the STARBOARD STARTING button.
You should hear a loud buzzing noise, this is
normal, it’s the low oil pressure alarm.
7.
After a few seconds the buzzer should stop
indicating the oil pressure is normal. If it does
NOT stop, turn off the engine by holding the
STOPPING button. Determine why the buzzer
did not stop. If because of no oil pressure, see
Note below.
8.
Turn the PORT POWER switch ON
9.
Press the PORT STARTING button and again
note the buzzer.
LOWER SECTION OF ENGINE PANEL
Raise the engine speed to between 700-800 rpm on the TACHOMETER.
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