Warm Engine Start (Efi Engines) - Inboards; Shifting And Control Speed - Four winns 248 Vista Owner's Manual

2b. For diesel engines, you must first turn the ignition
key to the ON position and wait 30 seconds, allow-
ing preheaters to activate. After 30 seconds, turn
key switch to START position and hold until engine
starts. DO NOT hold in START position for more
than ten seconds.
If engine floods:
• The shifter levers remain in the neutral detent po-
sition. Move throttle levers to full throttle position.
• Turn key switch to the START position.
• Immediately move the throttle levers to the idle po-
sition when the engine starts.
NOTICE
Failure to move the throttle handle to the idle
position immediately when engine starts will al-
low engine to "over-rev" and engine damage
could result. "Over-revving" engine after off-
season storage could also damage the water
pump impeller. When starting engine for the
first time after off-season storage, always
idle engine for one minute to allow the wa-
ter pump to prime.
3. As soon as engine starts:
a. Release key to the ON or RUN position.
NOTICE
Priming is not necessary for EFI engines. Re-
fer to the engine owner's manual for additional
information.
F. Warm Engine Start (EFI Engines) - Inboards
1. Move shifter levers to the neutral detent position
and throttle levers to the idle position.
2a. Turn key switch to START position and hold until
engine starts, but DO NOT hold in start position for
more than ten seconds. If engine does not start, let
go momentarily, then try again.
2b. For diesel engines, you must first turn the ignition
key to the ON position and wait 30 seconds, allow-
ing preheaters to activate. After 30 seconds, turn
key switch to START position and hold until engine
starts. DO NOT hold in START position for more
than ten seconds.
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3. As soon as engine starts, release key to the ON or
RUN position.
NOTICE
NEVER turn key to START position when en-
gine is running.
G. Shifting and Control Speed
NOTICE
If your boat is equipped with a non-OEM remote
control system, ask your dealer how to properly
operate it.
1. Move shifter lever(s) to the neutral detent position
and throttle levers (if applicable) to the idle posi-
tion. Placing the shifter levers in the neutral detent
position will engage neutral start switch and allow
engine to start.
DO NOT shift into FORWARD or REVERSE un-
less engine is running. Damage to the shift sys-
tem could result from trying to shift without the
engine running. Carefully check function of all
control and engine systems before leaving the
dock.
2. To go FORWARD - Briskly move the shifter lever(s)
forward. Once forward gear engagement is com-
plete, push throttle lever(s) forward until desired
speed is achieved.
3. To go in REVERSE - Briskly move the shifter lever(s)
rearward. Once rearward gear engagement is com-
plete, push throttle lever(s) forward until desired
speed is achieved.
DO NOT shift from forward to reverse when the
boat is planing.
NOTICE
DO NOT shift if engine speed is above 800 RPM.
4. To go from FORWARD to REVERSE, or REVERSE
to FORWARD; always pause at NEUTRAL and al-
low engine speed to return to idle.
5. After shifting is completed, slowly push throttle
lever(s) forward until desired speed is achieved.
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