Operation Chart - D3.6L, D4.2L And D4.2L Ld - Mercury D4.2L Manual

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STARTING
PROCEDURE
Open engine hatch. Air
out bilge completely.
Turn battery switch ON,
if so equipped.
Turn on and run engine
compartment bilge blow-
er, if so equipped, for five
minutes.
Check for leaks - fuel, oil,
water, fluid, etc.
Open fuel shut-off valve,
if so equipped.
Open seacock, if so
equipped.
Check that mechanical
engine-stop lever is not
engaged.
Prime fuel injection sys-
tem, if necessary.
Pre-lubricate turbochar-
ger and engine, if neces-
sary.
Turn key switch to "RUN"
and check that lights and
indicator lamps come
on.
Turn key switch to
START, after the indi-
cator lamp for glow
plugs (if so equipped)
ceases. Release key
when engine starts.
Check that charge indica-
tor and oil pressure indica-
tor lamps cease AFTER
engine starts.
Warm-up engine at idle
RPM for several minutes.
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Operation Chart
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AFTER
STARTING
Observe all gauges and
warning lights to check
condition of engine. If not
normal, stop engine.
Check for fuel, oil, water,
fluid, and exhaust leaks,
etc.
Check shift and throttle
control operation.
Check steering opera-
tion.
D3.6L, D4.2L and D4.2L LD
WHILE
UNDERWAY
Frequently observe all
gauges and indicator
lights to monitor engine
condition.
STOPPING &
SHUT DOWN
Shift remote control lever
to neutral position.
Run engine at idle speed
several minutes to allow
the turbocharger and
engine to cool.
Toggle STOP switch
"Down" and hold, until
engine completely
stops.
Turn key switch to OFF
position.
Turn battery switch OFF,
if so equipped.
Close fuel shut-off valve,
if so equipped.
Close seacock, if so
equipped.
Flush seawater cooling
circuit, if operating in
saltwater area.