INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
L500 Series
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CHAPTER 2
ENGINE OPERATION
STARTING ENGINE
WARNING
DO NOT DRIVE IN SPACE WHERE THERE IS NO AIR CIRCULATION.
EMISSION GAS IS HARMFUL.
•
Before starting the engine, you should
check engine oil, coolant, gearbox oil, fuel
gauge, seawater pump, battery, water
valves etc.
•
When you start the engine, check that the
engine throttle lever
①
is in the neutral
position. If not, the engine may not start or
there is possibility of the boat moving
inadvertently. If your boat is equipped with a
neutral safety switch, the engine will only
crank when the engine throttle lever is in the
neutral position.
•
After starting the engine, release the key
②
immediately to prevent damage to the
starter motor.
•
Avoid maximum rpm and WOT (Wide Open
Throttle) before the cold engine is fully
warmed up(40
℃)
.
•
When cold starting, it may take a few more
seconds to start the engine.
•
If the engine does not start in 10 seconds,
turn off the key and wait. After 10 seconds
try again. This method can help avoid starter
motor damage.
STOPPING ENGINE
• The engine should be run for a few minutes
at idle (in neutral) before turning it off. This
will avoid boiling the coolant and will even
out the temperature. This is especially
important if the engine has been operated at
high engine speeds and loads.
• Never switch off the main switches while
the engine is running. This could damage
some parts such as the alternator.
•
The engine room requires a constant supply
of fresh air. Be sure that adequate
ventilation systems are installed.
