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CONTENTS
Introduction ..................................................................................... v
Section 1 – Safety ...................................................................... 1-1
Carbon Monoxide Gas ........................................................... 1-2
Engine Oil............................................................................... 1-5
Cleaning Solvents ..................................................................1-6
Entanglement ......................................................................... 1-6
Environmental ........................................................................1-6
Section 2 – General Information ................................................. 2-1
Using Oxygenated Fuels or Fuels with Alcohol ......................2-3
Biobutanol-Blended Gasoline .................................................2-4
Fuels in Other Countries ........................................................ 2-4
Indmar Fuel Recommendations .............................................2-5
Fuel System ........................................................................... 2-5
Battery .................................................................................... 2-6
“Service Required” or “Check Engine” Indicator .....................2-9
Engine Cooling .....................................................................2-10
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention ..........................2-11
Exhaust Hoses .....................................................................2-14
Selecting a Propeller ............................................................2-15
Section 3 – Pre-Start Checks ..................................................... 3-1
Pre-Start Checks .................................................................... 3-1
Section 4 – First-Time Operation and Break-In .......................... 4-1
First-Time Operation .............................................................. 4-1
Break-In.................................................................................. 4-3
Section 5 – Engine Starting Procedures .................................... 5-1
How to Start Your Engine ....................................................... 5-1
If Engine Does Not Start ........................................................ 5-3
How to Clear the Engine ........................................................ 5-4
Engine Restart ....................................................................... 5-5
Section 6 – Normal Operation .................................................... 6-1
Sensible Operation ................................................................. 6-1
Daily Routine ..........................................................................6-1
Operating the Controls ...........................................................6-3
Unusual Vibration ...................................................................6-4
Section 7 – Maintenance ............................................................ 7-1
General Service Notes ...........................................................7-1