STARTING
Verifications when the engine is OFF
check that the top cowling is locked.
Make sure that the lock plate is installed on the
engine stop switch.
Starting procedures
Loose the safety valve on the fuel tank
If your engine is cold, you have to pull the choke knob.
Place the throttle-grip in the "start" position. Picture No. 41.
Pull the starter-handle slowly so that the starter pinion engages
with the flywheel.
Then give a strong pull, but not too strong, and repeat if
necessary the procedure.
Set the choke knob to home position.
Pull the starter-handle powerfully until the engine starts.
You don't need to use the choke-knob, if the engine is
warm.
If the motor doesn't start after several attempts, you
should refer to the troubleshooting section.
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Just after starting the motor, you should make sure that :
Picture No. 38.
Picture No. 39.
Picture No. 40.
RUNNING-IN PROCEDURE
Picture No. 42.
Picture No. 43.
A SELVA outboard motor is tested completely in our workshop
and it is partially run in a tank. A second test is done by the
Picture No. 44.
concessionaire It is always advisable to complete the running
in procedure in the following way:
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16
Verifications when the motor is on
after 5/10 seconds, water runs out from the cooling-
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water pilot-holes. The indicator at the entrance of
the circuit, provides only for the proper operation of
the pump and not for the circulation of water in the
head and in the cylinder.
If water does not flow from the pilot-holes check to
see if the water-inlets are blocked. Picture No. 45
- that you do not hear any strange noise;
- that the throttle-grip operates in a proper way;
- that the engine stop switch operates properly;
During the first 15 running hours you must use a fuel
with oil at 3%.