Section 3 - On the Water
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OCTOBER 2012
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Operation Chart
Before Starting
After Starting
While Underway
After Stopping
Open engine hatch.
Check for fuel, oil, water,
fluid and exhaust leaks.
Listen for the audio
alarm.
Turn battery switch to the
"OFF" position.
Turn battery switch on.
Check shift and throttle
control operation.
Close fuel shut off valve.
Operate bilge blowers.
Check steering operation.
Close seacock, if
equipped.
Open fuel shut off valve.
Flush cooling system if in
saltwater.
Open seacock, if equipped.
Drain bilge.
Close the drain system.
Place sterndrive unit in full down (in)
position.
Check the engine oil.
Perform all other checks specified by your
dealer or boat builder.
Listen for audio warning alarm to sound
when the ignition switch is in the "ON"
position.
Starting and Stopping the Engine
NOTE: Only perform those functions applicable to your power package.
Starting the Engine
1. Check all items listed in the
Operation Chart
.
2. Place the remote control handle in neutral.
NOTICE
Without sufficient cooling water, the engine, the water pump, and other components will overheat and suffer damage. Provide
a sufficient supply of water to the water inlets during operation.
!
WARNING
Explosive fumes contained in the engine compartment can cause serious injury or death from fire or explosion. Before
starting the engine, operate the bilge blower or vent the engine compartment for at least five minutes.
3. Turn ignition key to "START." Release key when engine starts and allow switch to return to the "ON" position. Allow engine
to warm up (6–10 minutes on first start of the day).
NOTE: If the engine has not run for a long period of time it may require a couple of attempts while the fuel bowl refills.
4. If engine does not start after three attempts:
a. Push the throttle only button and position the remote control handle/throttle lever to the 1/4 throttle position.
b. Turn ignition key to "START." Release key when engine starts and allow switch to return to the "ON" position.
5. If engine does not start after step 4:
a. Move the remote control handle/throttle lever to full throttle position, then return to 1/4 throttle.
b. Turn ignition key to "START." Release key when engine starts and allow switch to return to the "ON" position.
6. Inspect the power package for fuel, oil, water, and exhaust leaks.
7. Move control handle with a firm, quick motion forward to shift to forward gear, or backward to shift to reverse. After shifting,
advance throttle to desired setting.
