A - 9 ENGINE OPERATIONAL
PROCEDURES
B. Cold / Warm Engine Start (EFI)
1..
.
Move.the.control.handle.to.NEUTRAL.detent...
position.
.
NOTICE
Consult engine operator’s manual for
specific procedure for your particular
model. The following information is general
in nature. Additional general information is
located in Section S.
2...
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.
2b. For diesel engines, you must first turn the ignition
key.to.the.ON.position.and.wait.30.seconds,.
allowing.preheaters.to.activate...After.30.seconds,.
turn.key.switch.to.START.position.and.hold.until.
engine.starts..DO.NOT.hold.in.START.position.for.
more.than.ten.seconds.
A. Before Starting
1..
Check.the.engine.compartment.for.water,.gas,.
and/or.oil.leaks.of.any.kind..Keep.the.bilge.in.a.
clean.condition.to.prevent.blower.and.bilge.pump.
damage, and fire hazards.
3...
As.soon.as.engine.starts,.release.key.to.ON...
or.RUN.
2.
Check the fluid levels of the engine oil and power
steering system daily. Fill oil or steering fluid as
required.by.the.indications.on.the.dip.sticks..Refer.
to the Table 1: “SAE Viscosity Chart - Gas” and
your.engine.manual.included.in.the.owner’s.
packet..DO.NOT.USE.MULTIGRADE.OIL..
NOTICE
Priming is not necessary for EFI engines.
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for
additional information.
NOTICE
NEVER turn key to START position when
engine is running.
IF THE LOWEST
ANTICIPATED
TEMPERATURE IS*
THE FOLLOWING
SAE VISCOSITY OILS
ARE RECOMMENDED
32
O.
F.(0
o.
C).and.above
SAE.30
SAE.20W-20
SAE.10W
NOTICE
0 F.(-18 C).to.32 F.(0 C)
O. O. O. O.
When starting engine, do not allow engine
to “over-rev”. Engine damage could result.
“Over-revving” engine after off-season
storage could also damage the water pump
impeller.
Below.0 F.(-18 .C)
O. O
*Temperature.range.you.expect.to.operate.
Note: Use only single viscosity oils.
Table 1: SAE Viscosity Chart - Gas
NOTICE
.
Diesel.engines.use.a.Series.IIID.oil,.SAE15W/40..
Refer.to.your.diesel.engine.owner’s.manual.for.
further.information.
When starting engine for the first time after
off-season storage, always idle engine for
ten minutes to allow the water pump to
prime.
3..
Power.steering.and.power.trim.use.automatic.
transmission fluid. Check the fluid levels in the
vertical.drive.units.or.transmission.as.often.as.
practical..
C. Shifting and Control Speed
NOTICE
4..
5..
Start.and.operate.the.bilge.blower.system.for.at.
least.four.(4).minutes.before.start-up.
If your boat is equipped with a non-OEM
remote control system, ask your dealer how
to properly operate it.
Lower.the.vertical.outdrive.units.making.sure.the.
water.intakes.are.under.the.water.
Operation - Section A
Owner’s Manual Page 9
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