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OPERATION
MAXIMUM FAST IDLE
FAST IDLE
RANGE
FAST IDLE LEVER
6. Before getting underway, allow the
engine to warm-up sufficiently to
ensure good performance.
Above 41°F (5°C), warm-up the
engine for at least 3 minutes.
Below 41°F (5°C), warm-up the
engine for at least 5 minutes at
2,000 rpm. Raise the fast idle lever
to achieve approximately 2,000
rpm.
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• If the engine is not properly
warmed up before raising the
engine speed, the buzzer and
overheat indicator may activate
and the engine speed will be
automatically reduced.
• The cooling system may freeze in
areas where the temperature
reaches 32°F (0°C) or below.
Cruising at high speed without
warming the engine up may cause
engine damage.
During the warm-up period, check
the oil pressure indicator (p. 55),
overheat indicator (p. 56), and
cooling system indicator (p. 57).
If using a control panel without
indicators type, check the oil
pressure indicator and overheat
indicator displayed on an
NMEA2000-compatible device.
If the indicators show any
abnormal condition, immediately
stop the engine and determine the
cause of the problem. Refer to
TAKING CARE OF
UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS on
p. 133 – 136.
7. If the fast idle lever was used to
warm-up the engine, gradually
lower the lever as the engine
warms up.
When the fast idle lever is fully
lowered, the control lever can be
moved away from the N (neutral)
position.
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