Owner’s Notes for
Ardent
March 26
th
, 2021
22
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Energize the engine panel by pressing the bottom right hand button (Power Switch) for about one
second. Observe the low oil pressure alarm sounds after a few seconds.
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Press the top right-hand button (Start Switch) on the engine panel to start the engine.
After the engine starts, release the Start Switch and check for water gurgling out the exhaust
over the port side near the helm.
Do not hold down the start button for more that 4-5 seconds at a time.
WARNING – EXCESSIVE STARTING CAN DAMAGE THE ENGINE
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After the engine is running smoothly, gradually ease the throttle back to idle and observe that the red
button pops out – the clutch in now reengaged.
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Please allow 5-10 minutes of warm up before operating at cruising RPM. Normally, maneuvering out of
the harbor or raising anchor is sufficient time to warm up the engine at low RPM.
Proceeding in Forward / Reverse
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You are in neutral when the throttle/shifter clicks in the straight up and down position. You may
engage forward gear by pushing ahead on the throttle or reverse gear by pulling back on the throttle.
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Remember to pause 2 seconds (say “one and two and”) in neutral when shifting from forward to
reverse and vice versa.
Otherwise, you may damage the transmission.
