Mercury TowSport Inboards, Руководство пользователя

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ON THE WATER
90-864197020 MARCH 2002 Page 29
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Starting And Stopping The Engine
NOTE: Only perform those functions applicable to your power package.
1. Check all items listed in Operation Cart.
2. Place the remote control handle in NEUTRAL.
CAUTION
Overheating from insufficient cooling water will cause engine and drive system
damage. Ensure that there is sufficient water always available at water inlet holes
during operation.
WARNING
Explosive gasoline fumes collect in the engine compartment. Avoid injury or
property damage, operate the bilge blower for at least five minutes prior to starting
the engine. If the boat is not equipped with a bilge blower, open the engine hatch
and leave it open while starting the engine.
3. Position throttle setting as follows:
a. COLD AND WARM ENGINE - Leave in the NEUTRAL/IDLE speed position.
b. FLOODED ENGINE - Turn ignition switch to the ON position. Push the THROTTLE
ONLY button and place the throttle lever at 50% position. Attempt to start engine.
As soon as engine starts, return the throttle to the IDLE position.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate starter motor continuously for more than 30 seconds.
4. Turn ignition key to START. Release key when engine starts and allow switch to return
to ON position.
5. If engine is cold, operate engine for 1 or 2 minutes at fast IDLE (1000-1500 rpm) or until
engine temperature reaches 140-160 degrees F (60-71 degrees C).
6. Inspect the power package for fuel, oil, water and exhaust leaks.
7. To shift into gear, move control handle with a firm, quick motion forward to shift to FOR-
WARD gear, or backward to shift to REVERSE. After shifting drive unit, advance throttle
to desired setting.
8. Move the remote control handle to NEUTRAL/IDLE and allow the engine to slow to IDLE
speed. If engine has been operated at high speed for a long period of time, allow the
engine to cool at IDLE speed for 3 to 5 minutes.
9. Turn ignition key to the OFF position.
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Freezing Temperature Operation
IMPORTANT: If the boat is operated during periods of freezing temperature,
precautions must be taken to prevent freeze damage to the power package. Damage
caused by freezing IS NOT covered by Mercury MerCruiser Limited Warranty.
0031
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump
The engine compartment in your boat is a natural place for water to collect. For this reason,
boats are normally equipped with a drain plug and/or a bilge pump. It is very important to
check these items on a regular basis to ensure that the water level does not come into
contact with your power package. Components on your engine will be damaged if
submerged. Damage caused by submersion is not covered by the Mercury MerCruiser
Limited Warranty.