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START THE ENGINE
Switch on the
main switch.
Start the
engine room fan
(if fitted)
and let it run several minutes before starting the engine.
Check that cocks for fuel and water intake are open. If water in the
boat, use bilge pump and drain the boat.
Disengage the engine speed control
from
the gear-changing as
follows:
Move the control lever to neutral, push in the red disengaging
button, and move the lever slightly forwards. Release the button.
The lever can now only operate the engine speed.
Check to make sure that the stop control is pushed in.
Turn the key switch
one position to the right. The warning lamps
for battery charging and oil pressure should now go on and the
buzzer should sound. Push in and turn the key further to the right
to start the engine. Release the key when the engine starts.
Hand
starter.
If the engine is started with the starting crank, the
decompression handle (see pages 34-35) on the rocker arm cover
should first be folded up. Return the de-compression handle for
running when the engine has been cranked up in speed.
Cold weather starting
CAV fuel injection pump: Starting is facilitated if the cold-start
control is pulled out. The cold-start control must be pushed in after
the engine has started.
BOSCH fuel injection pump: The engine has a built-in automatic
cold-start device.
Check immediately after starting
that the warning lamps for the
oil pressure and battery charging are out and that the siren is quiet.
If any of the lamps are on and the siren is sounding, the
engine must be stopped immediately and an investigation
made.
Run the engine warm
at rapid idle. Check to make sure that the
cooling water flows out with the exhaust gas es.
NOTE. The key switch should always be switched on as long
as the engine is running to ensure battery charging.
Reduce to idle and check that the engine is running smoothly.
Engage the control lever for gear-changing
as follows:
Push in the red dis engaging 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 INSTRUCTIONS
RUNNING INSTRUCTIONS
