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4. Check the condition
of
all drive belts.
If
a belt is in
doubtful condition, replace it.
5. Check all water hoses for leaks, loose connections and
general condition. Repair or replace as required.
6. Check the oil level in the transmission as described in
this chapter. Add lubricant if necessary.
7. Check the bilge for excessive water; ifpresent, drain or
pump dry.
8. Check the propeller for damage. Repair or replace the
propeller if damaged.
9. Remove any water or dirt in the fuel tank by opening
the fuel tank drain valve.
10. Check the fuel level in the fuel tank and add fuel as
needed.
11. Open the seacock and close any water drain valves.
12. Operate controls and check for free operation.
13. Connect the battery cables to the battery
(if
discon-
nected).
14. Open the fuel tank valve.
15. Reinstall the engine compartment cover or hatch.
STARTING CHECKLIST
After performing the preoperational checks, observe
the following starting procedure:
Engines Without Remote Control
1.
If
equipped with a bilge blower, operate it for at least
five minutes before starting the engine.
2. Move the clutch control lever to the NEUTRAL posi-
tion.
3. Move the speed control lever to the MEDIUM SPEED
position.
4. Hold the decompression lever in the OPERATION po-
sition.
5. Rotate the key switch to the ON position. The alarm
buzzer will come on.
WARNING
Always have a fully charged fire extin-
guisher on hand before attempting to start
the engine.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter
for
more than I5
seconds, or the starter motor may be dam-
aged due to overheating.
6. Start the engine by pushing the start button. The alarm
lights and buzzer should go off.
CAUTION
If
the alarm buzzer or lamps remain on after
the engine starts, stop the engine and deter-
mine the cause.
Engines Equipped With Remote Control
Warm
engine
1.
If
equipped with a bilge blower, operate it for at least
five minutes before starting the engine.
2. Move the speed control lever to the MEDIUM SPEED
position.
3. Rotate the key switch to the ON position. The alarm
buzzer will come on.
WARNING
Always have a fully charged fire extin-
guisher on hand before attempting to start
the engine.
CAUTION
Do not push the starter
for
more than I5
seconds, or the starter motor may be dam-
aged due to overheating.
4. Start the engine by pushing the start button. The alarm
lights and buzzer should go off.
CAUTION
If
the alarm
buzzeror
lamps remain on after
the engine starts, stop the engine
and
deter-
mine the cause.
Cold
engine
1.
If
equipped with a bilge blower, operate it for at least
five minutes before starting the engine.
2. Move the speed control lever to the HIGH SPEED po-
sition. Injection timing is retarded when starting with the
lever in the HIGH SPEED position.
3. Movethe
decompression
leverto theDECOMPRESSION
position.
4. Rotate the key switch to the ON position. The alarm
buzzer will come on.
WARNING
Always have a fully charged fire extin-
guisher on hand before attempting to start
the engine.
CAUTION
Do not operatedthe starter
for
more than 15
seconds, or the starter motor may be dam-
aged due to overheating.
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