Starting The Engine; Preparations - Volvo Penta 4.3GL Instruction Book

Starting the Engine

Familiarize yourself with the operation of the remote control supplied with your boat, then proceed as follows.
IMPORTANT! Pumping bilge: Frequently check bilge for leaking engine, power steering, or trim system
oil. Find the cause and correct it immediately. Regulations prohibit the pumping of oil into any navigable
waters. Always dispose of oil waste at proper disposal areas so they do not harm the environment.
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Preparations

Check the bilge for excessive water accumulation. Always keep
the bilge clean and dry. Never allow the water depth in the bilge
to exceed the bottom of the engine. Note! The water level in the
boat's bilge will increase when the boat is operated at a high in-
cline before planing speed is reached. Excessive water in the
bilge can cause engine damage.
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Open the fuel cock.
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Check that there are no fuel, engine coolant or oil leaks.
l Check the engine oil level. See section on Maintenance .
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Switch on the main switches.
IMPORTANT! Never break the circuit with the main swit-
ches while the engine is running. The generator and engi-
ne electronics (injection engines) may be damaged.
l Insert the key in the ignition switch. Turn the key one step to
the right (operating position I) this switches on the engine
system voltage and instrumentation.
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Start the engine compartment fan if one is fitted and let it run
for at least four minutes.
WARNING! To prevent a possible explosion, operate the
blower as recommended by the boat manufacturer before
starting engine. If the engine compartment is not equipped
with a blower, open engine cover or hatch prior to starting
to allow any fuel fumes that may be present to disperse.
Leave hatch open until after engine is running.
Check that there is sufficient fuel.
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Lower the drive if it was raised. Check there are no obsta-
cles in the water near the propellers.
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