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OPERATION
5. Before getting underway, allow the
engine to warm-up sufficiently to
ensure good performance.
Above 41°F (5°C), warm-up the
engine for at least 3 minutes.
Below 41°F (5°C), warm-up the
engine for at least 5 minutes at
2,000 rpm. Push the fast idle
button, and then move the control
lever forward or reverse to open the
throttle and achieve approximately
2,000 rpm.
• If the engine is not properly
warmed up before raising the
engine speed, the buzzer and
overheat indicator may activate
and the engine speed will be
automatically reduced.
• The cooling system may freeze in
areas where the temperature
reaches 32°F (0°C) or below.
Cruising at high speed without
warming the engine up may
cause engine damage.
During the warm-up period, check
the oil pressure indicator (p.42),
overheat indicator (p.43), and
cooling system indicator (p.44).
If using the control panel without
indicators type, check the oil
pressure indicator and overheat
indicator displayed on an
NMEA2000-compatible device.
If the indicators show any
abnormal condition, immediately
stop the engine and determine the
cause of the problem. Refer to
TAKING CARE OF
UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
on
p.133-136.
6. If the fast idle button was used to
warm up the engine, gradually
return the control lever to the N
(neutral) position as the engine
warms up.
CONTROL
LEVER
FAST IDLE BUTTON
N (neutral)
