Yanmar 6LY2A-STP - How to Start the Engine

(7) Checking the Alarm Devices
When operating the starter switch, check that the alarm devices work normally.
(See 2. 5. 1 (3).)
(8) Preparing Fuel, Lube Oil and Cooling Fresh Water in Reserve
Prepare sufficient fuel for the day's operation. Always store lube oil and cooling fresh water in
reserve (for at least one refill) onboard, to be ready for emergencies.
3.3.2 How to Start the Engine
(1) Start the engine according to the
following procedures:
1) Open the Kingston cock (optional).
2) Open the fuel tank cock (local supply).
3) Pull the→knob of remote control handle
and tilt the lever slightly toAhead.
4) Turn the battery switch on.
5) Insert the key into the starter switch and
turn the key to ON: when the alarm buzzer
sounds and the alarm lamps come on the
alarm devices are normal.
(See 2. 5. 1 (3).)
6) Turn the key to START to start the engine.
Release the key when the engine has started.
The key returns automatically to ON. The
alarm buzzer should stop and the alarm
lamps go out.
(2) Re-starting after Starting Failure
Before turning the starter switch key again, be
sure to confirm that the engine has stopped
completely. If the engine is re-started while the
engine still has not stopped, the pinion gear of
the starter motor will be damaged.
[Singlele lever remote contool handle]
Astern
Neutral
"Half
speed"
Remote control
hangle
Ahead
Remote control
head
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27
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Do not hold the starter switch on for
more than 15 seconds at a time. If the
engine does not start first time, wait for
about 15 seconds before trying again.
After the engine has started, do not
t
urn the key OFF position. (It should
return to ON.)
Alarm device will not work when the
key is OFF.
Before starting
during operation
Release your hold
when engine
engine is started
GLOW
OFF
ON
STSRT
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NOTICE
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