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NOTE:
Be sure to place the stop handles and throttle levers into
the run position.
4.
Turn off the keyswitch.
Some models do not use the stop lever as
they are equipped with a fuel solenoid or electric fuel pump which
shuts off the fuel supply when the keyswitch is turned to the OFF
position.
5.
Close the seacock.
6.
Disconnect power to system with battery switch.
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
1.
Never run engine for extended periods when excessive overheating
occurs, as extensive internal damage can be caused.
2.
DO NOT put cold water in an overheated engine.
cylinder head, block or manifold.
3.
Keep air intake silencer free from lint, etc.
It can crack the
4.
Never Race a Cold Engine as internal damage can occur due to ina-
dequate oil circulation.
5.
Keep the engine and accessories clean.
6.
Keep the fuel clean.
Handle it with extreme care because water
and
dirt
in
fuel
cause more
trouble,
and
service life of
the
injection system is reduced dramatically.
7.
Do not allow fuel to run low, because fuel intake may be uncovered
long enough to allow air to enter the injection system, resulting
in engine stoppage requiring system bleeding.
B.
Do
not
be
alarmed
if
temperature
gauges
show
a
high
reading
following a sudden stop after engine has been operating at full
load.
This is caused by the release of residual heat from the
heavy metal masses near
the combustion chamber.
Prevention for
this is to run engine at idle for a short period before stopping
it.
High temperature reading after a stop does not necessar ily
signal alarm against restarting.
If there is no functional dif-
ficulty, temperatures will quickly return to normal when engine is
operating.
NOTE:
Oil and water
temper ature
instruments will remain at or
near their last reading when the panel power is shut off with the
engine.
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