Engine Operational Procedures; Before Starting; Cold/Warm Engine Start (Efi); Shifting And Control Speed - Four winns 278 VISTA Owner's Manual

A - 9 ENGINE OPERATIONAL
PROCEDURES
NOTICE
Consult engine operator's manual for
specific procedure for your particular
model. The following information is general
in nature. Additional general information is
located in Section S.
A. Before Starting
1. Check the engine compartment for water, gas,
and/or oil leaks of any kind. Keep the bilge in a
clean condition to prevent blower and bilge pump
damage, and fire hazards.
2. Check the fluid levels of the engine oil and power
steering system daily. Fill oil or steering fluid as
required by the indications on the dip sticks. Refer
to the Table 1: "SAE Viscosity Chart - Gas" and
your engine manual included in the owner's
packet. DO NOT USE MULTIGRADE OIL.
IF THE LOWEST
ANTICIPATED
TEMPERATURE IS*
32 F (0 C) and above
O o
0 F (-18 C) to 32 F (0
O O O
Below 0 F (-18 C)
O O
*Temperature range you expect to operate.
Note: Use only single viscosity oils.
Table 1: SAE Viscosity Chart - Gas
Diesel engines use a Series IIID oil, SAE15W/40.
Refer to your diesel engine owner's manual for
further information.
3. Power steering and power trim use automatic
transmission fluid. Check the fluid levels in the
vertical drive units or transmission as often as
practical.
4. Start and operate the bilge blower system for at
least four (4) minutes before start-up.
5. Lower the vertical outdrive units (on applicable
models) making sure the water intakes are under
the water.
Operation - Section A
THE FOLLOWING
SAE VISCOSITY OILS
ARE RECOMMENDED
SAE 30
SAE 20W-20
C)
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SAE 10W
B. Cold / Warm Engine Start (EFI)
1. Move the control handle to NEUTRAL detent
position.
2. Turn the key switch to start and hold until engine
starts, for no longer than 10 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,
allowing 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.
3. As soon as engine starts, release key to ON or
RUN.
NOTICE
Priming is not necessary for EFI engines.
Refer to the engine owner's manual for
additional information.
NOTICE
NEVER turn key to START position when
engine is running.
NOTICE
When starting engine, do not allow engine
to "over-rev". Engine damage could result.
"Over-revving" engine after off-season
storage could also damage the water pump
impeller.
NOTICE
When starting engine for the first time after
off-season storage, always idle engine for
ten minutes to allow the water pump to
prime.
C. 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.
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