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7.
Reverse Operation. Always reduce
shifting gears. However, when the
will carry full engine load.
engine to idle
transmission is
speed when
engaged, it
NOTE: The SAO transmission requires that when backing down, the shift
lever must be held in the reverse position, since it has no positive
overcenter locking mechanism.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. position shift lever in neutral.
2. Idle the engine for 2 to 4 minutes to avoid boiling and to dissi-
pate some of the heat.
3. If equipped with a stop lever, pull the knob and hold in this
position until the engine stops. This stops the flow of fuel at
the injection pump. After the engine stops, return the control to
the run position to avoid difficulty when restarting the engine.
4. Turn off the keyswitch. Some models do not use the stop lever as
they are equipped with a fuel solenoid or electric fuel pump which
shuts off the fuel supply when the keyswitch is turned to the OFF
position.
5. Close the seacock.
6. Disconnect power to system with battery switch.
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
1. Never run eng ine for extended per iods when excessive overheating
occurs, as extensive internal damage can be caused.
2. DO NOT put cold water in an overheated engine. It can crack the
cylinder head, block or manifold.
3. Keep intake silencer free from lint, etc.
4. Do not run engine at high RPM without clutch engaged.
5. Never Race a Cold Engine as internal damage can occur due to ina-
dequate oil circulation.
6. Keep the engine and accessories clean.
7. Keep the fuel clean. Handle it wi th extreme care because water
and dirt in fuel cause more trouble, and service life of the
injection system is reduced.
8. Do not allow fuel to run low, because fuel intake may be uncovered
long enough to allow air to enter the injection system, resulting
in engine stoppage requiring system bleeding.
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