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Starting the engine
Make a habit of checking the engine and engine compartment visually before operating the boat. This will help you
to quickly detect anything unusual that has or is about to happen. Also check that instruments and the warning
display are indicating normal values when you have started the engine.
WARNING! Never use start spray or similar to start the engine. Danger of explosion!
Before starting
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Open the cooling water intake sea cock (reverse gear).
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Open fuel cock.
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Check that there are no fuel, engine coolant or oil leaks.
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Check oil and engine coolant levels (see the section Care).
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Switch on the main switch.
IMPORTANT! Never break the circuit with the main switch whi-
le the engine is running. This could damage the generator.
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Start the engine compartment fan if one is fitted and let it run for at
least four minutes.
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Check there is sufficient fuel for the planned journey
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Lower the drive(s) if raised.
WARNING! Twin and triple installations (DPX): the drives must
be trimmed at the same time/parallel.
Starting the engine
1. Move the control lever to the neutral/idle position.
2. Insert the key in the ignition switch. Turn key to the “I” position. The
three warning lamps come on and can be checked (after approxima-
tely 20 seconds the high coolant temperature warning light will go
out).
Check that the acoustic alarm is operating by pressing the “Alarm
Test” button.
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