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(battery-operated electrical appliances, photocopying, recording, taping or information storage and measurement equipment, light-bulbs, etc.) in the domestic waste retrieval systems – without the written permission of Indmar but dispose of these separately. Always use the waste return and Marine Engines.
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Dear Indmar Marine Engine Owner: Thank you for selecting a boat powered by an Indmar Marine engine. Indmar is proud to provide the power to the best boat companies in the business and we hope that pride shows in the quality of our products. In the unlikely event that you have a defect-related problem with your boat’s engine or drive train, you can rest assured knowing it is backed by...
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INDMAR MARINE ENGINES VALUE STATEMENT Indmar Marine Engines has a pedigree going back 40 years in the inboard marine industry and a proud tradition of pointing the way forward. Today, this legendary brand delivers an inimitable mix of unrivaled performance, meticulous craftsmanship and groundbreaking innovations –...
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Section 4 – First Time Operation and Break-In .............. 4-1 First Time Operation ....................4-1 Break-In........................4-3 Section 5 – Engine Starting Procedures ................ 5-1 How to Start Your Engine ..................5-1 If Engine Does Not Start ..................5-3 How to Clear the Engine ..................5-3 Engine Restart ......................
We recommend you contact your Indmar dealer for all engine service. Certified Indmar Technicians are trained to service your Indmar engine and drive train. They have current specifications, parts and the special equipment needed to service your Indmar engine and drive train. To find your nearest Indmar dealer, please visit our website...
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Inspection warranties and Indmar will not be liable for the resulting Form, Warranty Transfer Form, specified paperwork damages or injuries.
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(10% ethanol maximum). Refer to environmental label required by the California Air Section 2 for more information. Resources Board (CARB). The label has 1, 2, 3 or 4 6.2L Indmar Standard and Premium stars. A hangtag, provided with your inboard engine, Engines 89 Octane describes the meaning of the star system.
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A. Fuel injectors Additives – The only additive that is recommended by B. Fuel pressure regulator/sensor Indmar for use in your engine is Indmar Fuel Treatment. C. Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor This additive helps preserve the fuel in your tank and D.
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Emission warranted parts that are scheduled for regular A. Hoses, clamps, fittings, tubing, sealing gaskets or inspection, but not regular replacement, are warranted devices and mounting hardware by Indmar for the entire warranty period of the inboard B. Electronic Controls engine. C. Electronic Control Module D.
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EMISSION MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS b. Indmar receives a proof that the former owner agreed to the transfer of ownership and we are provided with the The following component maintenance is required to information listed below. maintain the Emission Control System of your engine.
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As the inboard engine owner, you should be aware that system in your inboard engine for the time listed below Indmar Products may deny you warranty coverage if your provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper inboard engine or part has failed due to abuse, neglect, maintenance of your inboard engine.
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flushing the engine internally and externally, are important. Refer to Section 7, “Salt and Hard Water Operation.” Failures due to corrosion are not covered by the Indmar Limited Warranty. You are responsible for presenting your inboard engine to an Indmar Products service center as soon as a problem exists.
Seek medical attention if necessary. DANGER Indmar engines are equipped with catalytic converters which significantly reduce harmful CO emissions, but Carbon monoxide gas (CO) is colorless, odorless it is important that all of the DO’s and DON’Ts still be and extremely dangerous.
DO keep your boat’s engine well-maintained and regularly check to make sure carbon monoxide detectors Indmar marine engines use gasoline for fuel. The area in the cabin are working properly. under the engine and around the gasoline tank and supply lines is not open to outside air.
SECTION ONE BATTERY WARNING Always operate the bilge blower at least 4 DANGER minutes prior to starting the engine. Raise the Explosive battery fumes may accumulate in the engine cover to ventilate fumes. Inspect the engine compartment. While the engine is running engine and compartment for any fluid or fuel or the battery is charging, hydrogen gas is being leaks.
Fuels that are blended to contain more than alcohol water mixture at the bottom of the fuel tank that 10% ethanol should not be used in Indmar will cause misfires and severe damage to your engine. engines and will damage your engine.
Engines covered by this manual have been approved by Indmar for operation on gasoline blended with 16% Biobutanol, or Bu16. Use of Biobutanol will not void the warranty of Indmar gasoline engines. Indmar and the National Marine Manufacturers Association encourage the use of Biobutanol in marine engines.
When connecting battery cables, always connect the positive (red) battery cable first. The Indmar fuel system uses high quality marine grade Before disconnecting the battery, make sure the battery components. These components will tolerate small switch (if equipped), ignition key and all accessories are amounts of water without sustaining damage.
SECTION TWO “SERVICE REQUIRED” OR “CHECK ENGINE” Be sure to connect cables properly: INDICATOR Black cable to the negative or (-) post Red cable to the positive or (+) post Some boats are equipped with a digital dash which displays the words “SERVICE REQUIRED” and/or “CHECK ENGINE,”...
Contact the boat manufacturer for recommended warranty. impeller sizes. NOTICE Your Indmar Marine Engine is cooled by pumping water from the body of water that the engine is being operated in through the heat exchanger. Freezing temperatures will severely damage the cooling system components and exhaust system components.
If you have questions about any of flammable and explosive vapors are safely dispersed these procedures, see your Indmar dealer for assistance. in an environmentally sound manner. 3. Make sure all engine drain plugs are installed. Refer to Section 8, Storage and Winter Lay-Up.
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SECTION THREE 4. Check engine oil level with the dipstick. INDM-A003 Figure 3.2 – Engine Dipstick Level 5. WARNING! Frequently inspect fuel lines and connections for leaks or deterioration. Verify fuel lines are tight and there is no leakage present. 6.
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SECTION FOUR Typical Start/Stop Keypad START Engine Start Enter Code: XXXX START STOP Figure 4.2 – Basic Keypad OTE: Some boat manufacturers use touch pad starting rather than key switches. Refer to the boat operator’s INDM-A006 manual if your boat is so equipped. Figure 4.1 –...
Vary your boat speed during break-in. Do not run at BREAK-IN the same speed very long. Taking care now to break-in your new Indmar engine is Observe gauge readings and check for loose VERY important. When properly broken in, your engine mountings, fittings, nuts, bolts and clamps.
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After the first ten hours but before 20 hours of operation, take your boat to the dealer for its first engine oil and filter change and engine checkup. Your Indmar dealer is best equipped to check the engine immediately after break-in.
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SECTION FIVE NOTICE Typical Start/Stop Keypad Refer to the boat owner’s manual for ignition system Engine Start information. 4. When the engine starts to Enter Code: XXXX crank, you can release the START key and let Smart Start START take over. When the engine starts, it will gradually slow from a fast idle to normal idle.
4. If it does not start, wait two minutes and try the Before adding electrical equipment, consult your Indmar sequence again. dealer. ENGINE RESTART 1.
SECTION SIX OPERATING THE CONTROLS 3. Once the engine is started, allow it to reach operating temperatures of at least 120°-140°F Be sure to refer to the boat owner’s manual for additional (49°-60°C) before accelerating to speeds above information. Should there be any difference between 3000 RPM.
GENERAL SERVICE NOTES Since marine engines may be expected to operate at Your Indmar dealer is your best source for engine repair higher RPM ranges than typical automotive use for and maintenance. Indmar certified technicians attend...
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SECTION SEVEN duty for extended, high RPM duty. If you perform minor Special Note for Boats Operating on Small Ski Lakes service procedures, make sure to use genuine Indmar Some operators choose to use their boats exclusively parts for marine use.
SECTION SEVEN ENGINE OIL Checking Oil Oil Consumption Just because an engine uses oil does not mean it is not healthy or it is defective. A marine engine gets worked very hard compared to an automobile engine. When you are cruising down the highway in your car, once it gets up to speed it only takes a small amount of the engine’s power (around 20 HP) to maintain the speed of the vehicle on a flat road.
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1 - Oil Filter 2 - Quick Drain Figure 7.4 – Oil Filter and Drain Indmar recommends all engine maintenance procedures be performed by your dealer, including oil changes. If you must perform the oil change yourself, operate the engine to full operating temperature.
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filter cap from the canister assembly and wipe clean. Carefully remove and discard the O-ring from Do not use oil additives. Indmar engines do not need the cap and the oil filter cartridge. oil additives. Use of recommended oil, along with For Engines with Spin-on Filter: Position a suitable regular oil and oil filter changes, will protect your engine...
SECTION SEVEN ENGINE FLAME ARRESTOR Periodically inspect flame arrestor to prevent clogging by dirt or corrosion. Your engine is equipped with a U.S. Coast Guard approved flame arrestor. Its purpose is to contain any High-Performance Element-Type Flame backfire that may occur during the operation of your Arrestor engine.
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United States may not be shipped with fluids. level. NOTICE All Indmar engines covered in this manual have a closed Running your engine with your boat out of water will fresh water cooling system. In the fresh water system damage or ruin your engine. Damage to your engine the cooling water contains anti-freeze and re-circulates caused by overheating is not covered by your warranty.
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This should be performed by a qualified Indmar service technician. When adding coolant, add only a 50/50 mix of Indmar propylene glycol coolant (P/N 872027) and distilled water in accordance with the directions on the container.
Salt and Hard Water Operation Fresh Water Cooling – Half Systems All Indmar Marine engines are capable of operating in A fresh water cooling system that uses anti-freeze in the brackish or salt water as well as in hard water or water...
FUEL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WARNING! Gasoline is extremely flammable and The electrical system on all Indmar engines is protected highly explosive under certain conditions. The fuel by a 40A main circuit fuse. If the engine will not crank system consists of fuel lines, fuel pump, and an unused with the battery switch in the ON position, locate the fuel recovery system.
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These circuit from a break in several battery cable strands types of failures are not covered by Indmar’s Limited or simply a loose connection. The alternate route Warranty. that current finds usually leads to excessive current flow, causing the diodes in the alternator to overheat...
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50 hours of operation. Your starter These types of failures are not covered by Indmar’s has been sprayed with lubrication internally to extend its Limited Warranty.
Damage that is the result of improper storage is not covered under terms of Indmar’s Limited Warranty. NOTICE Because of the complexity of preparing your engine...
8 quarts of Appropriate Engine Oil removed increases the possibility of fire or explosion if engine backfire occurs and gasoline Indmar Oil Filter (P/N 872025 or 501022S) fumes are present. If the engine is operated 4-6 ounces of Fogging Oil without the flame arrestor secured, extreme...
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Seawater Cooling System Preparation Indmar does not recommend applying fogging oil while Your Indmar engine is equipped with a cooling system the engine is running. The fogging oil could damage the that uses a 50/50 propylene glycol antifreeze and water catalytic converter.
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SECTION EIGHT The raw water cooling system on your Indmar jet engine General Power Package Preparation package is self-draining. Raw water will automatically 1. Clean dirt, grime and grease from painted surfaces drain from the raw water side of the cooling system when of the engine and drive train.
Indmar dealer. 9. Apply water to the engine’s cooling system and start Follow the normal procedures for off-season storage. the engine. While the engine is warming up, check Recommissioning for leaks and smooth engine operation.
Difficulties can occur. Use the following problem Engine flooded diagnosis charts to help pinpoint problems. In most Fouled spark plugs cases, you will need the assistance of your Indmar dealer to correct the cause of the problem. Lack of fuel Battery cables loose or corroded...
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SECTION NINE Poor High Speed Performance Engine Cranks / Won’t Start Fouled spark plugs, incorrect spark plug gap or heat Weak or shorted coil; no spark at plugs range Loose engine grounds Dirt or water in fuel Lack of fuel Lack of fuel Weak or discharged battery Restricted exhaust system...
Indmar product attains more than 50 hours of use regardless of the source of such use.
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(h) Transportation charges and travel time incurred by dealer to fulfill any of its obligations pursuant to this Limited Product Warranty. (i) Service or work to the Product as requested by the Customer that is as determined solely by Indmar to be beyond the scope of this Limited Product Warranty.
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INDMAR LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY (o) Defects to the Product as determined solely by Indmar to be caused by the use of fuels and lubricants that are not suitable for use with or on the Product or its fuel system components that was damaged or rendered inoperable from stale gasoline.
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In addition to other requirements set forth herein, no warranty claim will be honored without the successful online registration of the Product. In the case of a leased boat, a copy of the lease contract showing the length of the lease must be delivered to Indmar.
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(b) When the Product is serviced by any individual or entity not authorized or approved by Indmar; or (c) When damage to the Product results from cases not arising from defects in material and/or workmanship and Indmar in its sole discretion determines the same.
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North American owners comply with as outlined in this warranty. This, in addition to understanding the importance of service and maintenance through an authorized Indmar dealer or OEM, will help ensure that you the owner will receive the best quality...
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