Operation Chart - D2.8L D-Tronic And D4.2L D-Tronic - Mercury D4.2L Manual

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Operation Chart - D2.8L D-Tronic and D4.2L D-Tronic

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 shutoff valve,
if so equipped.
Open seacock, if so
equipped.
Prime fuel injection sys-
tem, if necessary.
Turn key switch to RUN
and check that lights and
indicator lamps come
on.
Turn key switch to START,
after the indicator lamp for
glow plugs (if so equipped)
ceases. Release
when engine starts.
Check that charge indica-
tor and oil pressure indi-
cator lamps cease AF-
TER engine starts.
Warm-up engine at idle
RPM for several minutes.
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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.
key
WHILE
UNDERWAY
Frequently observe all
gauges and indicator
lights to monitor engine
condition.
STOPPING &
SHUT DOWN
Shift remote control le-
ver to neutral position.
Run engine at idle speed
several minutes to allow
the turbocharger and en-
gine to cool.
Turn key switch to OFF
position.
Turn battery switch, if so
equipped, to OFF.
Close fuel shutoff valve,
if so equipped.
Close seacock, if so
equipped.
Flush seawater cooling
circuit, if operating in salt-
water area.