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A - 9 ENGINE OPERATION AL PROCE DURES
NOTICE
Consult engine operator's manual for
specific procedure for your particular
model. The following information is general in
nature. Additional general information is located
in Section S.
A. Before Starting
1. Ensure an adequate amount of fuel is on board.
Open the fuel valves.
2. Check the engine compartment for water, fuel,
and/or oil leaks of any kind. Keep the bilge in a
clean condition to prevent blower and bilge pump
damage and fire hazards.
3. Check the fluid levels of the engine oil and
drive-unit daily before first start. Fill oil or drive-unit
as required by the indications on the dip sticks.
Refer to your engine manual included in the
owner's packet. Follow engine manufacturer's
recommendations.
Diesel engines use a Series IIID oil, SAE15W/40.
Refer to your engine manual included in the
owner's packet. Follow engine manufacturer's
recommendations.
NOTICE
IMPORTANT: Lubrication requirements for
catalyzed engines differ from the requirements
for non-catalyzed engines. Some marine-grade
lubricants contain high levels of phosphorus,
which can damage the catalyst system. Although
these high phosphorus lubricants may allow
acceptable engine performance. exposure over
time will damage the catalyst. Catalysts damaged
by lubricants containing high levels of phosphorus
may not be covered by the engine manufacturer's
warranty.
3. Power steer ing and power trim use automatic
trans m ission fluid. Check the fluid levels in the
vertical drive units or transmission as often as
practical.
4. Start and operate the bilge blower system for at
least four (4) minutes before start-up.
5. Check all electrical systems and navigation lights.
Operation - Section A
6. Lower the vertical outdrive units (if applicable) mak-
ing sure the water intakes are under the water.
B. Cold / Warm Engine Start - EFI & Diesel
1. If your boat is equipped with a battery selector
switch, turn the battery switch to I (ON), or COM-
BINED BATTERY (emergency start) position
(positions may vary depending on which model
you have).
2. Attach the ignition interrupt lanyards securely to
your body (if applicable). In the event that you
move away from the helm area and beyond the
length of the lanyard, the engine will be turned off.
3. Move the shifter to NEUTRAL the detent position.
4a. Turn the key switch to start and hold until engine
starts, for no longer than 10 seconds. If engine
does not start, let go momentarily, then try again.
4b. For certain diesel engines, you must first turn the
ignition key to the ON position and wait 30 seconds,
allowing preheaters to activate. After 30 seconds,
turn key switch to START position and hold until
engine starts. DO NOT hold in START position for
more than ten seconds. Be sure to follow the engine
operator's manual for specific starting procedures
for your particular diesel engine
5. As soon as engine starts, release key to ON or
RUN.
NOTICE
Priming is not necessary for EFI engines. Refer
to the engine owner's manual for addi tional
informa tion.
NOTICE
NEVER turn key to START position when
engine is running.
NOTICE
When starting engine, do not allow engine to
"over-rev". Engine damage could result.
"Over-revving" engine after off-season storage
could also damage the water pump impeller.
Owner's Manual Page 19
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