NOTICE TO OWNER
battery box lid that
will
give you this information.)
6.
Check
all
wiring for loose connections.
7.
Install propeller on shaft, taking care that key fits properly, nut pulls prop
up tight
on
shaft taper, and stainless steel cotter pin
is
in
place properly.
Check engine alignment.
8.
Install hull drain plug.
9.
Now,
if
your boat
is
not yet
in
the water, you should launch
it
at this
time.
10.
Make sure motor cover
is
open and
run
blower
at
least four minutes
before starting engine. Turn the blower
on
with the dash switch.
11.
Start engine, being extremely careful not to become entangled
in
the
belts and pulleys,
as
personal injury may result. Visually check the
following:
Oil
pressure gauge for proper reading
(see
engine owner's
manual).
Cooling water circulation (observe water filter).
Cooling water temperature gauge for proper reading (see
engine owner's manual).
Charging system voltmeter for proper reading
(see
engine
owner's manual).
Check for gasoline and cooling water leaks.
CAUTION
I NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COOLING WATER.
12.
Water test boat, observing engine manufacturer's suggested break-in
procedure.
13.
Check again for
fuel
system leaks throughout the entire system.
14.
Visually check for water leakage at propeller shaft stuffing box and
adjust if necessary.
(Refer
to "Propeller Shaft Stuffing Box"
in
the
2.2