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the Table 1: “SAE Viscosity Chart” and your en-
gine manual included in the owner’s packet. DO
NOT USE MULTIGRADE OIL. Power steering and
power trim use automatic transmission fluid. Check
the fluid levels in the vertical drive units or transmis-
sion as often as practical.
•
•
Turn key switch to the START position.
Immediately move the control handle to the idle po-
sition when the engine starts.
NOTICE
Failure to move the control handle to the idle
position immediately when engine starts will al-
low engine to “over-rev” and engine damage
could result. “Over-revving” engine after off-
season storage could also damage the water
pump impeller. When starting engine for the
first time after off-season storage, always
idle engine for one minute to allow the wa-
ter pump to prime.
THE FOLLOWING
IF THE LOWEST
SAE VISCOSITY
ANTICIPATED
TEMPERATURE IS*
OILS ARE
RECOMMENDED
3
2
O
F (0
o
C) and above
F (0 C)
O
SAE 30
SAE 20W-20
SAE 10W
0
O
F (-18 C) to 32
O
O
Below 0 F (-18 C)
O O
*
Note: Use only single viscosity oils.
Temperature range you expect to operate.
3.
As soon as engine starts:
a.
b.
Release key to the ON or RUN position.
Table 1: SAE Viscosity Chart
Move control handle to the fast idle position to
warm up engine. DO NOT exceed 1000 RPM.
3.
4.
Start and operate the bilge blower system for at least
four (4) minutes before start-up.
C. Warm Engine Starting (Carbureted Engines)
Lower the vertical outdrive units (on applicable mod-
els) making sure the water intakes are under the
water.
1.
2.
Move control handle to the neutral detent position.
Turn key switch to START position and hold until
engine starts, but DO NOT hold in start position for
more than ten seconds. If engine does not start, let
go momentarily, then try again.
B. Cold Engine Start (Carbureted Engines)
1.
The engine may require priming prior to starting. To
prime the engine, proceed as follows:
3.
As soon as engine starts, release key to the ON or
RUN position.
a.
b.
c.
Place ignition switch in the OFF position.
Disengage shift mechanism.
NOTICE
NEVER turn key to START position when en-
gine is running.
Move control handle to the full throttle position;
this operates accelerator pump and primes the
engine.
D. Cold / Warm Engine Start (EFI Engines)
d.
e.
Repeat priming, if necessary.
1.
2.
Move the control handle to NEUTRAL detent
position.
Return the control handle to fast idle position.
Turn the key switch to start and hold until engine
starts, for no longer than 10 seconds. If engine
does not start, let go momentarily, then try again.
2.
Turn key switch to START position and hold until
engine starts. DO NOT hold in START position for
more than ten seconds. In colder weather, more
primingmaybenecessary. However,toomuchprim-
ing may flood engine.
3.
As soon as engine starts, release key to ON or
RUN.
If engine floods:
•
Disengage shift. Move handle to full throttle posi-
tion.
Sundowner™ Owner’s Manual
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