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Reduce to idle and check that the engine is running smoothly.
Engage the control lever for gear-changing
as follows:
Push in the red disengaging button and pull the lever back to
neutral. Release the button. The control lever can now be
used both for gear-changing and engine speed.
RUNNING
The single lever control has both engine speed and
manoeuvering functions.
F = Forward N = Neutral
R = Reverse T = Engine speed control
To achieve good running economy, the engine should not be
run at max. speed for a longer period.
Make sure that the battery charging warning lamp does not
light when the engine is running The siren will sound and the
respective warning lamp go on if the engine temperature
becomes excessive or the oil pressure too low.
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
After shutdown
the engine should be allowed to idle for a
couple of minutes or so with the control lever in neutral.
Stop the engine
by pulling out the stop control when the
engine is idling. Then turn back the key switch to the initial
position.
Switch off the main switch.
NOTE.
This switch must never
be switched
off until the engine has stopped.
Close
the fuel and cooling water cocks if the boat is not going
to be used for some time.
Check
for leakage before leaving the beat.
In cold weather
and whenever there is risk of icing, the
cooling water should he drained from the engine and reverse
gear. See under “Laying-up and launching”.
RUNNING INSTRUCTIONS
