A - 9 ENGINE OPERATIONAL
PROCEDURES
3. Start and operate the bilge blower system for at
least four (4) minutes before start-up.
4.
Lower the vertical outdrive units (on applicable
models) making sure the water intakes are under
the water.
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.
B. Cold Engine Starting Procedures -
Volvo Penta Engines w/Teleflex I-6000
1.
Move the dual shift/throttle lever of the control
head to the neutral idle detent positions. See
Figure A1. When in the neutral idle detent position,
pushing the “N” engages/disengages the neutral
throttle warmup. See the manufacturer’s literature
for further details. To move the levers to the
desired positions after starting you simply push or
pull the shift/throttle levers.
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.
2.
Check the fluid levels of the engine oil and power
steering system daily. Fill oil or steer ing 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.
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
0 F (-18 C) to 32 F (0 C)
O O O O
Figure A1: Top-Mount Dual Lever Control Head
Below 0 F (-18 C)
O O
2a. For gasoline engines, turn key switch to START
position and hold until engine starts. DO NOT hold
in START position for more than ten seconds. If
engine does not start, let go momentarily, then try
again.
*Temperature range you expect to operate.
Note: Use only single viscosity oils.
Table 1: SAE Viscosity Chart - Gas
Diesel engines use a Series IIID oil, SAE15W/40.
Refer to your diesel engine owner’s manual for
further information.
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.
1.
Power steering and power trim use automatic
trans mission fluid. Check the fluid levels in the
vertical drive units or transmission as often as
practical.
3.
As soon as engine starts, release key to the ON
or RUN position.
2.
The hydraulic steer ing uses a fluid which meets
Mil H5606 specifications. Please note that auto-
matic trans mission fluid (Dexron II) may be used in
an emergency. Never use brake fluid. Check the
fluid level of the transmission as often as practical.
Operation - Section A
Owner’s Manual Page 19
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| Model Year | 2011 |
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