ENGINE OPERATION
5.2
TO START ENGINE: Read Engine Owner's Manual before operating.
1. Battery switch must be ON. On any boat with two or more
batteries, battery select switch should be placed in number
one (1) position.
2. Turn on "MAIN" D.C. breaker on electrical panel, if applicable.
3. Be sure gear shift is in neutral.
4. Advance throttle to approximately \ position.
5. PREHEAT - if engine is so equipped. If engine has not been
started for some time, or in cold weather, use "PREHEAT" switch
on engine control panel in cockpit to facilitate starting.
6. Turn key switch to the "ON" position. At this time the oil
pressure and electric discharge warning lights and alarms will come on.
7. Turn key to 'START' position.
8. If the engine start, check oil pressure, ammeter charge rate and
discharge of cooling water. It may be necessary to momentarily speed
up the engine to cause a charge to be shown on the ammeter, if so
equipped. Warning lights and audible alarms should now go off. If
they do net the engine should be stopped immediately and the engine
manual consulted.
9. Let the engine warm up at a fast idle, perhaps 20% above minimum
idle speed.
10. If engine doesn't start due to a lack of battery power,
momentarily reposition battery select switch to 'BOTH'.
11. Do not crank engine for long periods of time. Extended cranking
may cause cooling water to fill the muffler and back flow into the
engine.
NOTE: If it is necessary to crank engine for a long time drain exhaust
system at water lock before attempting to
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