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General| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Horsepower | 220 hp |
| Displacement | 4.2L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Fuel System | Direct Injection |
| Cooling System | Closed cooling |
Understand WARNINGS and CAUTIONS for safe operation and to prevent injury or death.
Carbon monoxide is a deadly gas; symptoms include headache, dizziness, nausea.
Exercise caution at slow speeds; neutral gear can still cause propeller rotation.
Shut off engine before allowing people in water near the boat.
Contact dealer before recovery and seek immediate service after recovery.
Procedure for seating pistons and rings for new diesel engines.
Rules for the first 20 hours of operation to ensure oil consumption and performance.
Essential checks before starting the engine for safety and damage prevention.
Procedure for starting a cold engine, including pre-lubrication and glow plugs.
Importance of warming up the engine to normal operating temperature.
Procedure for starting a warm engine, checking instrumentation.
Instructions for shifting into forward and reverse gears at idle RPM.
Procedure for safely shutting down the engine, including turbocharger cool-down.
Pre-starting checks and procedure for D-Tronic engines.
Procedure for starting cold D-Tronic engines, including glow plug checks.
Warm-up process for D-Tronic engines to ensure proper oil film.
Procedure for starting warm D-Tronic engines, checking instrumentation.
Procedure for shutting down D-Tronic engines, including cool-down.
Possible causes and remedies for starter motor not cranking or cranking slowly.
Causes and remedies for engine running rough, missing, or backfiring.
Causes and remedies for engine overheating.
Causes and remedies for low oil pressure and battery charging issues.
Possible causes and remedies for engine not starting or starting hard.
Causes and remedies for poor engine performance.
Details of the limited warranty for pleasure and light-duty craft applications.
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