
STARTING/STOPPING
PROCEDURE
CHECKLIST
Follow
this
check list
each
day
before
starting
your
engine.
D
Visually
inspect
the
engine
for
fuel,
oil,
or
water
leaks.
D Check
the
oil
level
(dipstick).
D
Check
the
coolant
level
in
the
coolant
recovery
tank.
Periodically
check
the
manifold
coolant
level.
D
Check
the
transmission
fluid
level.
D Check
your
fuel
supply.
D Look
for
clean
fuel
in
the
fuel
filter/water
separator
transparent
bowl.
D
Check
for
loose
wires
at
the
alternator
and
make
sure
its
mounting
is
secure.
D
Check
the starting
batteries
(weeldy).
D
Check
drive
belts
for
wear
and
proper
tension
(weeldy).
D
Visually
inspect
the
raw
water
pump
for
leakage.
STARTING
THE
ENGINE
1. Put the
transmission
in
neutral,
throttle
advanced.
NOTE:
Hydraulically operated transmissions have a
neutral safety switch
through
which
the
starter solenoid
energizing
circuit
passes.
This
switch
is
open
when
the
transmission
is
in,
gear
so
the
starter solenoid
will
not
energize.
2.
Tum
the
KEY
SWITCH
to
the
ON
position
(2
o'clock).
[Th~
panel
is
energized,
gauges
are
lit}.
3. Depress
the
PREHEAT
BUTTON,
hold
for 5
to
15
seconds
depending
how
cold
it
is.
[The
fuel lift pump
is
priming
the
engine and
the
preheat
is activated}.
4. Continue
pressing
the
PREHEAT
BUIJ'ON
and
press
the
START
BUTTON.
[The
start motor
is
cranking the
engine}.
5. Release
the
START.BUTTON
as
the
engine
starts.
6.
With
the
engine
running,
check
the
instrnments for
proper oil
pressure
and
battery
charging
voltage.
Also
check for
overboard
discharge
of exhaust
water.
The
water
temperature
will
rise
slowly
until
the thermostat
opens.
Do
not
engage
the
gear
shift
until
the
temperature
is
close
to
normal.
NOTE:
Never attempt
to
engage
the
starter while the
engine
is
running.
It
is
important
to
closely monitor
the
panel
gauges.
Become
aware
of
the
normal engine readings and take
immediate
action
if
these
readings
start
to
'vary.
If
a "smart" regulator
is
part
of
the
charging system,
allow about 50 seconds for the
RPM gauge
to
activate.
NOTE:
The
START
switch
will
no! energize unless
the
PRE-
HEATswitch
is
depressed Depressing the PREHEATswitch
activates
the
glow plugs
in
the cylinder head so use the
PRE~
HEAT
inter1l/.ittently
to
avoid overheating
the
glow plugs.
NOTE:
When
starting:
A voltage drop
will occur
when
the
preheat switch
is
depressed.
NOTE:
Some
unstable running
may
occur
in
a cold engine.
Depressing
the
PREHEATswitchfor 10-15 second intervals
will help stabilize
the
engine
rpm
until
the
operating
temperature reaches
140 - 150' F and a load is applied
to
the
engine. "
fAILURE
TO
START
If
the
engine
falls
to
start
when
the
start button is
pressed
for
5
seconds,
wait
for
at
least
30
seconds
and
repeat
the
starting
procedure.
Make
certain
the
transmission
control
is
in
the
neutral
position
as
some
engines
have
a neutral safety switch
to
prevent
starting
in
gear.
Never
run
the
starter
for
more
than
30
seconds. If
the
engine
fails
to
start, refer
to
the
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
in
this
manual.
A
CAUTION:
Prolonged
cranking
intervals
without
the
engine
starting
can
result
in
the
engine
exhaust
system
filling
with
raw
water.
This
may
happen
because
the
pump
;s
pumping
raw
water
through
the
raw
water
cooling
system
during
cranking.
This
raw
water
can
enter
the
engine's
cylinders
by
way
of
the
exhaust
manifold
once
the
exhaust
system
fills.
Prevent
thIs
from
happening
by
closing
the
raw
walBr
supply
through-hull
shut-off,
draining
the
exhaust
muffler,
and
co"ecting
the
cause
of
the
excessive
engine
cranking_
Engine
damage
resulting
from
raw
water
entry
is
not
a
wa"antable
issue;
the
owner/operator
should
keep
this
in
mind.
Stopping
Procedure
To
stop
the
engine,
bring
the
throttle
to
an
idle position and
place
the
transmission
in
neutral\
Allow
the
engine
to
idle for
a
few
moments
to
stabilize
temperatures.
Then
shut
the
engine
down
by
turning
off
the
key
switch
NOTE:
Make certain this key switch is in
the
OFF
position(I2o'clotk).lfthe key switch is left
ON,
the
energized instrument panel will put a
drain
on
the
battery.
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