Starting Procedures - Glastron Boats User Manual

STARTING PROCEDURES

The operation and maintenance manual supplied with your
engine provides pre-start, starting, and cold-starting
instructions. The following information is merely a guide
and not intended to explain in detail all starting procedures
and instructions. Refer to your engine owner's manual.
Preliminary Checks
1. Secure boat to the dock before attempting to start
engine. The boat should be kept secure until the
engine is running and warmed up.
2. Check lubricating and cooling fluid levels.
3. Check fuel supply to ensure you have enough fuel for
your expected travel plan.
4. Open the engine compartment. Inspect for fuel odors
and visible leaks in the fuel, oil, coolant, exhaust, and
power steering systems. See your dealer for repairs if
any leaks are found, or if there is an accumulation of
fuel or oil in the bilge.
DANGER: Gasoline vapors are highly explosive. To
prevent possible explosion and fire, check the engine
and fuel compartments before each engine start for the
accumulation of fumes or fuel leakage. Always operate
the blower for four (4) minutes before starting engine.
5. If your boat's bilge has collected any water (but not gas
or oil) operate the bilge pump until the pump will not
pump out any more water.
6. Always operate the bilge blower for at least four (4)
minutes before starting engine. This is also true during
the starting process, and anytime you are operating
your boat below cruising speeds. Check the blower
output vent for air flow.
7. Make sure the throttle/shift control is in the neutral position.
8. Make sure passengers seated in the bow area do not
obstruct the driver's vision.
Starting
1. Connect ignition interrupter lanyard to driver and helm
switch.
2. When cold starting your boat, advance the throttle sever-
al times and leave it in the SLOW/START position. This
will actuate the carburetor accelerator pump and feed
fuel to the engine. Turn ignition key to START position.
NOTE:Engine will not turn over if throttle/shift control is
not in the neutral position.
CAUTION: Do not continuously operate starter for
more than 15 seconds without pausing. Allow starter to
cool at least three (3) minutes between start attempts.
3. If engine fails to start, wait approximately three (3) minutes.
Move throttle only once to the maximum position then
back to the neutral position, and try to start engine again.
4. When engine is cold, run engine approximately one (1) to
two (2) minutes at fast idle speed (1200 to 1500 RPM).
5. Once engine has warmed up, check temperature
gauge to ensure engine temperature stays within opti-
mum range. If temperature reading is abnormally high,
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