Indmar Raptor JET SERIES, Operator'S Manual

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© 2016 Indmar Marine Engines
Section Four
FIRST TIME OPERATION AND BREAK-IN
Before operating or maintaining the engine, review
“Safety” on page 1-1.
!
WARNING
Always operate the bilge blower at least 4
minutes prior to starting the engine. Raise the
engine cover to ventilate fumes. Inspect the
engine and compartment for any fluid or fuel
leaks.
NOTICE
A new engine may use a more than normal amount
of engine oil before it is broken in. Check your oil
level hourly during the break-in period. Once the
engine is broken in, check the oil level before each
day’s use and more often during sustained periods
of high RPM or heavily loaded operation. Marine
usage is different from automobile usage and oil
consumption is EXPECTED. Do not be alarmed if
you have to add oil between oil changes.
FIRST TIME OPERATION
1. Perform the Pre-Start Checks. Refer to Section 3.
2. Back the trailer into the water. NOTICE: Make sure
the engine water intakes are not blocked by the
trailer bunk and the water intake is submerged.
NOTICE
Priming the fuel system is required before starting
your engine for the first time. This allows the electric
fuel pump to fill the fuel injection lines with gasoline.
Each time you advance the ignition switch to the “ON”
position, the fuel pump cycles for 2 seconds.
3. This procedure is only necessary for the first time the
engine is started or in the event the fuel tank is run
dry.
Prime the fuel system by cycling the fuel pump
three to four times before the engine is started for the
first time. To prime:
x
Turn the ignition key ON for 5 seconds.
x
Turn the ignition key OFF for 5 seconds.
x
Repeat above three to four times