
4 - O
PERATION
90-8M0077672 JUNE 2013
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S
TARTING
, S
HIFTING
,
AND
S
TOPPING
!
WARNING
Explosive fumes contained in the engine compartment can cause
serious injury or death from fire or explosion. Before starting the
engine, operate the bilge blower or vent the engine compartment
for at least five minutes.
N
EW
E
NGINES
OR
E
NGINES
C
OMING
O
UT
OF
S
TORAGE
Refer to
Recommissioning the Power Package.
IMPORTANT: Observe the following:
•
Do not start the engine without supplying water to the
seawater pickup pump (to prevent pump or engine damage).
•
Never shift the drive unit unless the engine is at idle RPM.
Perform the following as appropriate:
Check all items listed in
Operation Chart.
Perform any other necessary checks, as indicated by your
dealer, or specified in your boat owner's manual.
Place the drive unit in the full down/in position.
Place the control handle in neutral.
C
OLD
OR
W
ARM
E
NGINE
EFI engines require no throttle advance to start. The boat can be
operated after the engine has started and is idling smoothly.
NOTE: Engines that have not been started for extended periods or
have had fuel filter changes may not stay running on the first few
initial attempts to start. Do not advance the throttle to keep the
engine running. Continue to restart the engine until it idles smoothly,
which means the fuel system is primed. Allow the engine to warm up
to 54 °C (130 °F) before advancing the throttle. Do not operate at
full throttle until the engine reaches an oil temperature of 60 °C
(140 °F).
F
LOODED
E
NGINE
Before trying a restart, check for full battery voltage (13.8–14.2
volts). Move control/throttle lever to full throttle. Be prepared to
decrease the engine speed to idle as soon as the engine starts.
S
TARTING
PROCEDURE
1. Turn the key switch to "START." Release the key and allow
the switch to return to the "RUN" position.
2. Check the oil pressure gauge immediately after the engine
starts. If oil pressure is below the minimum requirement, see
Specifications
, stop the engine immediately, and determine
the cause.
3. If the engine is cold, make sure the engine is idling smoothly
before operating the boat.
4. Check the coolant temperature gauge to ensure that the
engine temperature is not abnormally high. If it is, stop the
engine immediately and determine the cause.
5. Ensure that the charging system is functioning correctly.
6. Observe the power package for fuel, oil, water, and exhaust
leaks.
O
PERATION
C
HART
1.
Before Starting
Open the engine hatch.