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closed when you push the trigger fully forward.
When the engine is running, you can use the
throttle trim to set the idle speed.
Take the time to get this right. It’s no fun running
your boat onto the s
hore because the engine won’t
shut off…
Make sure all your water lines are firmly attached.
Use those teeny little tie wraps at each fitting.
Running
If you are using a new engine, you should run it on
the stand before going to the pond.
This will do several things; It will allow the engine to
loosen up a little, making starting a simple matter,
as well as get YOU familiar with its starting and
running characteristics.
When new, the engines are very tight, and starting
is difficult at best.
Under no circumstances should you ever run a
marine engine for an extended time without cooling
water. Rig some kind of water cooling. We use a
modified garden hose nozzle. It has a 5/32 brass
tube soldered into the end. We simply hook this to
the garden hose, and use an inline valve to regulate
the water flow so that it squirts out about 3 or 4
inches from the water outlet. It doesn’t take much
water pressure. You can get the nozzle and valve at
any home center or hardware store.
If you are going to run the boat on the stand, take
the prop off, but leave the shaft connected to the
engine. This will help to “break in” the strut
bushings.