OXE 200 HP - Warming up the Engine

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OPERATING
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CAUTION
Never turn the ignition key to start, while the
engine is running.
Do not let the starter turn for more than
5 seconds. If the starter is turned
continuously for more than 5 seconds, the
battery is discharged and the engine will not
start again. There is also a risk of damaging
the starter. If the engine will not start aer
5 seconds of cranking, return the key to ON
and wait for 10 seconds before cranking the
engine again.
Warming up the engine
5. Allow the engine to idle for 3 minutes
to warm up, otherwise there is a risk of
shortening the engines life.
6. Ensure that the oil-pressure warning does
not go on aer the engine has started.
7. Check for a steady flow of water from the
cooling water pilot hole.
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WARNING
Stop the engine immediately if the oil-
pressure warning lamp flickers or is
constantly lit up and the buzzer sounds. Risk
for severe engine damage! Check the oil
level and fill up if necessary. If no cause for
the low oil pressure warning can be found,
contact your dealer or the manufacturer.
When the engine is running, a continuous
flow of water from the pilot hole shows
that the sea-water pump is pumping water
through the cooling passages. Stop the
engine immediately if no water is flowing
from the pilot hole. Risk for overheating or
serious damage to the engine!
Pilot hole
NOTE! It may take a while for water to start
flowing from the pilot hole if the water is frozen.
1. Check whether the sea-water inlet or
outlet is blocked. Clean if necessary.
2. Restart the engine.
If the fault still remains may indicate a
water pump failure or a blockage in the
cooling system.
3. Check the sea water pump impeller and
change if broken or worn. This may cause
the engine to overheat.
NOTE! If the impeller has dried out due to loss
of water in the water pump, the impeller has to
be replaced.