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- Page 1 Operator ’s Manual...
- Page 2 PROPOSITION 65 WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Page 5: Important Safety Information
Indicates the presence of a hazard which result of your decision. CAN cause SEVERE injury, death or substan- tial property damage. Indmar Marine Engines... -
Page 6: Models
ENGINES COVERED The information in this manual applies to the following engine models: 5.7L Carbureted 6.0L Multi Port Fuel Injected Indmar 5.7L Vortec MasterCraft 6.0L LY6 Indmar Assault 310 6.2L Multi Port Fuel Injected 5.7L Electronic Fuel Injected Malibu 383 Hammerhead* Indmar 5.7L MPFI... - Page 7 Dear Indmar Marine Engine Owner, Thank you for selecting a boat powered by an Indmar Marine Engine. Indmar is proud to provide the power to the best boat companies in the business and we hope that pride shows in the quality of our products. In the unlikely event that you have a defect related problem with your boat’s engine / drive train, you can...
- Page 8 INDMAR MARINE ENGINES COMPANY MISSION To produce the world’s finest, most advanced and most dependable gasoline inboard marine engines at the best possible price, while respecting the needs of our employees, customers, vendors and the precious environment we share. Indmar Marine Engines...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Exhaust Hoses ........4-7 Selecting a Propeller ....... . .4-8 Indmar Marine Engines... - Page 10 Appendix B – Engine Specifications ..... . . B-1 Appendix C – Limited Warranty ......C-1 Indmar Marine Engines...
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Page 11: Introduction
They have current specifications, parts and the special equipment needed to service your Indmar engine and drive line. To find your nearest Indmar dealer, please call (901) 353-9930 or visit our website at www.indmar.com. To ensure that the proper information is available, note the six digit engine serial number. - Page 12 Make sure your engine is registered! The Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 requires registra- Upon receipt of the engine registration at Indmar, you will tions of marine products sold in the United States be receive a confirmation letter along with a small gift as a maintained by the manufacturer and dealers of those token of our appreciation.
- Page 13 If the trade-in and resale is handled by an authorized Power Squadron, state boating authorities, or the Indmar dealer, the dealer must fill out the warranty regis- American Red Cross. Know the law and your responsi- tration transfer form and send it and other paperwork bilities as a boat owner.
- Page 14 INDM-A042 Your Indmar manufactured engine has a special environ- • Malibu Anniversary LS7 engine 91 Octane mental label required by the California Air Resources •...
- Page 15 Air Filter (Flame Arrestor) Additives – The only additive that is recommended by 3. Ignition System Indmar for use in your engine is Sta-Bil brand fuel sta- Spark Plugs bilizer. This additive helps preserve the fuel in your Electronic Ignition System tank and in the engine’s fuel system.
- Page 16 All emission warranty parts are warrant- Current owner’s name, address, telephone, ed by Indmar for the entire warranty period of the engine, engine serial number and date of purchase unless the part is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Operator’s Manual.
- Page 17 • Flame Arrestor: Clean every 100 hours. Replace as necessary. • Spark Plugs: Replace every 300 hours or annually, whichever occurs first. • PCV Valve: Replace every 300 hours or annually, whichever occurs first. • Spark Plug Wires: Inspect annually. Replace as nec- essary. Indmar Marine Engines xiii...
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Page 18: Emission Component Part Numbers
Emission Component Part Numbers Following are the Indmar Part numbers for the Emission Maintenance Components: Engine Spark Oxygen Flame Plug Dist Dist Engine Model Oil Filter Plugs Valve Sensor Arrestor Wires Rotor Indmar 5.7L Vortec 556262 505001 525006 756002 556083 556084 Indmar Assault 310 Indmar 5.7L MPFI... - Page 19 Select emission control parts from model year 2003- YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 2008 inboard engines are warranted for 2 years. The California Air Resources Board and Indmar Products Select emission control parts from model year 2009 and are pleased to explain the emission control system war- later are warranted for 3 years.
- Page 20 See the “Salt Water Operation” information in Chapter 6. You are responsible for presenting your inboard engine to an Indmar Products distribution center as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, generally within 30 days.
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Page 21: Chapter 1: First Time Operation And Break-In
If you have questions about any of these Exhaust – The drain hose must be connected. procedures, see your Indmar dealer for assistance. Transmission – The transmission oil cooler has one drain plug. In addition, the Walters V-Drive and ZF Ski-Vee (if equipped) have two drain plugs. - Page 22 Blocked or 3. Make sure your battery is fully charged and the cables restricted water flow may damage the engine. are clean and tight. 4. Check engine oil for correct level. Refer to Chapter 6, Maintenance . Indmar Marine Engines...
- Page 23 To prime: • Turn the ignition key ON for 5 seconds. • Turn the ignition key OFF for 5 seconds. • Repeat above eight to ten times Figure 1.4 – Raised Engine Cover Indmar Marine Engines...
- Page 24 NOTICE Break-In Taking care now to break-in your new Indmar engine is The above procedure is only necessary for VERY important. When properly broken in, your engine the first time the engine is started or in the will last longer, run better and require fewer repairs over event the fuel tank is run dry.
- Page 25 Your Indmar dealer is best equipped to check the engine immediately after break-in. After the break-in procedure is over, your boat may be operated at any speed.
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- Page 27 Operating a boat is a safe and enjoyable experience. Indmar marine engines use gasoline for fuel. The area under the engine and around the gasoline tank and sup- ply lines is not open to outside air. Ventilation around...
- Page 28 DO keep your boat’s engine well-maintained and regularly check to make sure carbon monoxide detectors in the Some Indmar engines are equipped with catalytic con- cabin are working properly. verters which significantly reduce harmful CO emissions, DO always wear a properly fitted life jacket while in or but it is important that all of the DO’s and DON’Ts still be...
- Page 29 This work must be performed by your dealer’s technicians. INDM-A007 Figure 2.1 – Pre-Start Check Points Your Indmar Marine Engine is cooled by pumping water from the body of water that 1. Verify boat hull and/or garboard drain plug are in place.
- Page 30 9. Check alternator belt for wear and proper tension. 10. Verify that exhaust hoses are in good condition and clamped tight. 11. Ensure that the propeller shaft coupler bolts are tight. 12. Verify engine mounts are tight. Indmar Marine Engines...
- Page 31 Check wiring for signs of wear and abrasion. 14. Verify throttle/shift control is functional and properly adjusted. 15. Verify steering controls are functional and properly adjusted. 16. Verify battery connections are clean and securely fastened. INDM-A010 Figure 2.4 – Battery Connections Indmar Marine Engines...
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Page 33: Chapter 3: Engine Starting Procedures
1. Run the blower for 4 minutes to remove explosive sion resulting in death or serious injury to gasoline and battery fumes from the engine compart- you and your passengers. ment. Indmar Marine Engines... - Page 34 (less than NOTICE 1100 RPM). Let engine warm up to normal operating temperature before accelerating. On carbureted engines it will be necessary to feather the throttle until the engine warms up. Indmar Marine Engines...
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Page 35: If Engine Does Not Start
1. Check throttle lever (2, Figure 3-4) to make sure it is pulled out (or shift interlock button, 1, activated) so that boat is still in NEUTRAL. 2. Wait for 30 seconds to allow starter motor to cool. Indmar Marine Engines... -
Page 36: Engine Restart
Before adding gasoline from the engine. When engine starts, imme- electrical equipment, consult your Indmar dealer. diately return throttle handle to IDLE position. 4. If it does not start, wait two minutes and try the sequence again. -
Page 37: Chapter 4: Normal Operation
Do not allow excessive amounts of water to remain in the bilge. Component damage due to water is not covered by the warranty. ° 2. Follow the starting procedures outlined in Chapter 3, Engine Starting Procedures . INDM-A015 Figure 4.1 – Typical Temperature Gauge Indmar Marine Engines... -
Page 38: Operating The Controls
Your engine has a safety feature that allows the engine to crank only in the neutral position. If during the starting process your engine will not turn over, make sure that the shift / throttle control is in the NEUTRAL position and try again. Indmar Marine Engines... -
Page 39: Unusual Vibration
Avoid using the throttle when in reverse. to your engine, drive line, or transmission caused by This can force water backwards into the vibration is not covered by your warranty. exhaust system and into the engine cylinders with major damage. Indmar Marine Engines... -
Page 40: Fuel System
FUEL SYSTEM Before disconnecting the battery, make sure the battery switch (if equipped), ignition key and all accessories are The Indmar fuel system uses high quality marine grade in the OFF position. components. These components will tolerate small amounts of water without sustaining damage. Your... -
Page 41: Check Engine" Indicator (Efi Engines Only)
Figure 4.5 – Typical Check Engine Light temperature is reached. If the engine RPM should decrease due to high coolant temperature, stop the engine and inspect the raw water intake, sea cock and sea strainer (if equipped) and hoses for blockage or prob- Indmar Marine Engines... -
Page 42: Check Transmission Light
Extended cruising or trolling at low RPM is not harmful, even if the light is lit, provided that the V-Drive oil level is sufficient. If the oil level is normal and the light stays lit above 2000 RPM, take the boat to your Indmar dealer INDM-A019 for service. -
Page 43: Exhaust Hoses
The engine exhaust from this product con- tains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Running the engine during the RPM reduc- tion phase may cause severe damage to your engine. Indmar Marine Engines... -
Page 44: Selecting A Propeller
(propping) with the proper diameter and pitch. The Install a lower pitched propeller to increase WOT RPMs. propeller which was supplied with your boat was chosen by the boat builder for best all-around performance under average conditions. Indmar Marine Engines... - Page 45 Humidity, barometric pressure and temperature have a noticeable effect on Indmar suggests that if you do require a different pro- the density of air since heat and humidity thin the air. peller, consult the dealer you bought the boat from. The...
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Page 47: Chapter 5: Fuel
Gasoline vapors are highly flammable and fuel of 89 octane or higher. The LS7 requires 91 octane explosive. or higher. Indmar recommends purchasing fuel from a • Never smoke while refueling. Keep sparks supplier that advertises that the fuel meets “TOP TIER”... -
Page 48: Using Oxygenated Fuels Or Fuels With Alcohol
If your boat has not been used for more than 30 days with fuel in the tank (even stabilized fuel), the engine may run poorly until the “old” fuel is used up. Indmar will not pay for repairs to carburetors or fuel injection compo- nents that are inoperable or damaged from old and/or poor quality fuel. -
Page 49: Fuels In Other Countries
10% ethanol. If you operate your Indmar engine outside the USA or Canada, unleaded fuels may be difficult to obtain. Leaded fuels are not recommended as engine compo- nents will last longer using unleaded fuel. - Page 50 Indmar Marine Engines...
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Page 51: Chapter 6: Maintenance
Your Indmar dealer is your best source for engine repair installed and tightened. If not, any electrical or ignition and maintenance. Indmar certified technicians attend... - Page 52 Boats that are operated in these severe conditions will be required to have more frequent oil and filter changes (every 25 hours instead of every 50 hours). Indmar Marine Engines...
- Page 53 Raw Water Pump Impeller Replace Breather Hose* Clean PCV Valve* Replace Grease Starter Bendix* Heat Exchanger Inspect/Clean Zinc Anodes Inspect * Services best accomplished by your Indmar dealer. Severe use applications (see special note on previous page) Indmar Marine Engines...
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Page 54: Engine Oil
2 minutes after you turn off the engine to allow the oil to drain into the oil pan, giving you a more accurate reading. INDM-A025 Figure 6.3 – Engine Oil Fill INDM-A003 Figure 6.2 – Dipstick Indmar Marine Engines... - Page 55 To maximize engine life, change the oil filter at every oil change. Indmar uses and recommends Pennzoil Marine 15W40 in all 5.7L, 6.0L and LS7 engines and Pennzoil Heavy Duty 40W in all 6.2L (383), 7.4L (454), 8.1L (496) and 8.2L (502) engines.
- Page 56 Oil Additives Do not use oil additives. Indmar engines do not need oil Engine oil is hot. Be careful not to burn yourself. additives. Use of recommended oil, along with regular oil and oil filter changes, will protect your engine adequately.
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Page 57: Engine Flame Arrestor
Use only gen- engine. Because an inboard engine is completely uine Indmar replacement parts to ensure proper fit and enclosed, an uncontained backfire can be extremely protection against fire and explosion. - Page 58 Fresh water cooled engines are shipped from engine temperature, and various connecting hoses. The the Indmar factory filled with a 50/50 mix of raw water pump pulls outside water through the intake, Sierra brand antifreeze and water. This mix- circulates the water through the engine and then ture provides freeze protection down to –26°...
- Page 59 Your war- a result of inadequate maintenance on an engine used in ranty will not cover engine damage due to salt water will not be covered under the Indmar Limited overheating or any other cause associated Warranty.
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Page 60: Internal (Cooling System) Care
See your Indmar dealer to against penetration by corrosive agents. Rinsing the install a closed cooling system if you have this engine engine with fresh water between applications of the and will operate it in brackish or salt water. - Page 61 Full FWC systems utilizing those manifolds use anti-freeze in the complete mani- fold/riser assembly and will not have the riser corrosion issues associated with the two piece manifold/riser Indmar Marine Engines 6-11...
- Page 62 The rod will INDM-B007 assist in cleaning out bits of grass, zinc, shells, and Figure 6.7 – Sacrificial similar materials which are Anode just lodged in the tubes. INDM-A036 Figure 6.8 – Raw Water Pump Impeller 6-12 Indmar Marine Engines...
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Page 63: Ignition Timing
BTDC. (Figure 6.10) ing. On carbureted models, the ignition timing is care- 6. Disconnect timing shunt TIMING fully adjusted at the Indmar factory. Unless the distrib- from 12 volts and remove NOTCH utor hold down clamp is loosened and the distributor plug from distributor. -
Page 64: Carburetor Adjustments
High water levels can also allow Indmar suggests that you contact your dealer for assis- water intrusion into the transmission causing tance. Unauthorized removal of the carburetor sealing severe damage. - Page 65 ZF Hurth in-line transmission for shifting. Be aware that the Walters V-Drive uses motor oil for lubrication, while the ZF Hurth transmission uses Automatic Transmission Fluid. The Walters V-Drive also has a low oil pressure Indmar Marine Engines 6-15...
- Page 66 4. If level is below “ADD” mark, add the proper fluid until it reaches the full mark. Add fluid through same tube as you removed the transmission dipstick. INDM-A031 Figure 6.13 – Walters V-Drive Dipstick Location 6-16 Indmar Marine Engines...
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Page 67: Electrical System
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM All Indmar engines are equipped with a 35 A circuit breaker (1, Figure 6-14) to protect the engine electrical system and components from overload. If the engine will... -
Page 68: Wiring
If the breaker trips again, there is a problem with the WIRING electrical system. Take your boat immediately to your Indmar dealer for repair. If during maintenance or inspection, it becomes neces- sary to move or reposition any of the engine’s wiring or... -
Page 69: Chapter 7: Storage And Winter Lay-Up
Damage that is the result of improper warranty! storage is not covered under terms of Indmar’s limited warranty. To properly winterize your engine, you MUST be able to bring the engine up to operating temperature. To accom-... -
Page 70: General Preparation
Sierra Brand Anti Freeze (As required for Fresh operated without the flame arrestor secured, Water Cooled Engines Only) extreme care must be taken to ensure that the engine compartment is well ventilated and that no fuel leaks are present. Indmar Marine Engines... - Page 71 All Engines: 1. Drain water from exhaust manifolds except on salt water series engines. Uncouple the hose quick disconnect and drain the manifolds. Indmar In catalytic converter-equipped engines, recommends that you leave the drain plugs out, Indmar does not recommend applying fog- or the hose uncoupled, until spring.
- Page 72 4. Remove the hose from the lower (rear) end of the rear of the upper housing. Look for the words “Water transmission cooler. Inspect the cooler for any debris Drain” on the housing. such as weeds, plastic, etc. Indmar Marine Engines...
- Page 73 Placing all drain plugs, impeller, etc. in a plastic bag and attaching the bag to the steering wheel of the boat is a good reminder to reinsert the plugs when you recommission the boat in the spring. Indmar Marine Engines...
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Page 74: Raw Water Cooled Engines
3. Disconnect the large diameter hose that runs from the water-circulating pump to the thermostat housing. Make sure all of the water drains from the hose. IND-A005A Figure 7.6 – Anti Knock Sensor Indmar Marine Engines... - Page 75 Never use pipe thread tape or sealant on sacrificial exchanger and drain the raw water from the exchang- anodes as they must maintain electrical contact with er. One of the drain plugs in the heat exchanger is a the housing. Indmar Marine Engines...
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Page 76: Reactivating Engine After Extended Storage
11. Check condition of the distributor cap and rotor on damage electrical components. These dam- 5.7L engines, and replace if worn, damaged or cor- ages are not covered by your warranty. roded. Indmar Marine Engines... - Page 77 If no leaks are found, the boat is ready for operation. 3 " . 0 0 INDM-A037 Figure 7.9 – Prop Shaft Flange Alignment Indmar Marine Engines...
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Page 79: Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
6. Lack of fuel at carburetor (carbureted engines only) diagnosis charts to help pinpoint problems. In most 7. Battery cables loose or corroded cases, you will need the assistance of your Indmar deal- 8. Loose electrical grounds at engine er to correct the cause of the problem. - Page 80 6. Seized engine — turn crank pulley with socket and 4. Engine in need of tune-up ratchet 5. Engine needs to be adjusted for high altitude operations 6. Engine needs to be adjusted for temperature extremes 7. Carburetor out of adjustment (carbureted engines only) Indmar Marine Engines...
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Page 81: Appendix A - Maintenance Components And Fluids
15W-40 Pennzoil Marine, API Service SL/SJ/CI-4, CH-4, CG-4 Walters V-Drive SAE 30 Pennzoil Motor Oil Engine Fuel (for storage) STA-BIL fuel stabilizer Engine Cables (for corrosion protection) Pennzoil Marine Z-M Corrosion Protectant and Lubricant Starter Bendix Pennzoil Premium Plus Multipurpose Grease Indmar Marine Engines... - Page 82 Alternator Belt All Indmar 5.7 Liter – Indmar 725018 All Malibu MasterCraft 5.7L and 6.2L – Indmar 725034 LS7/6.0 serpentine – Indmar 725028 8.1 Liter – Indmar 725030 Thermostat All Raw water cooled – Indmar 985009 All Closed cooled except LS7/6.0L – Indmar 986034 LS7/6.0L –...
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Page 83: Appendix B - Engine Specifications
AC 41-932 AC 41-985 AC 41-983 0.030 in. Spark Plug Gap 0.060 in. (1.5 mm) 0.050 in. (1.3 mm) (0.76 mm) Base Timing at 1000 RPM (Note 3) 10° BTDC Non Adjustable Thermostat 160° F (71° C) Indmar Marine Engines... - Page 84 ZF Ski Vee Transmission (Note 4) 2.12 Quarts (2 L) Main Gearbox, 1.0 Quart (1.06 L) V-drive - Dexron 3 ZF V-Drive Transmission (Note 4) 4.2 Quarts (4 L) Pennzoil 15W40 Walter V-Drive 0.5 Quart (0.5 L) Pennzoil SAE 30 Motor Oil Indmar Marine Engines...
- Page 85 550 cca/700 mca/120Ah Firing Order 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Spark Plug Type MR43T Spark Plug Gap 0.045 in. (1.1 mm) Base Timing at 1000 RPM (Note 3) 10˚ Before Top Dead Center Thermostat 160° F (71° C) - No Thermostat in Jets Indmar Marine Engines...
- Page 86 4) Always use dipstick to determine exact quantity of oil required. Do not fill above “FULL” mark. 5) Do not over fill. Correct level is at the “Full Cold” mark on the coolant recovery bottle when coolant is cold. Indmar Marine Engines...
- Page 87 Limited Product Warranty. If a Product or defective part thereof is, upon examina- tion by Indmar, determined by Indmar to be defective, Indmar shall repair, or at its sole option, provide either a new or rebuilt replace- ment of equivalent quality.
- Page 88 (h) Transportation charges and travel time incurred by Indmar to fulfill any of its obligations pursuant to this Limited Product Warranty. (i) Service or work to the Product as requested by the Customer that is as determined solely by Indmar to be beyond the scope of this Limited Product Warranty.
- Page 89 5. Inspection and Testing of Product. Certain parts of the Product may be tested upon receipt by Indmar. Such parts found to be free of defects will be returned to the dealer and no credit will be issued. Indmar reserves the right to retrieve run time/run condi- tion data from a Product’s Electric Control Module prior to granting any warranty coverage on the Product under this Limited Product...
- Page 90 Indmar’s prior receipt of the Indmar Warranty Registration Card or the successful online registration of the Product. In the case of a leased boat, a copy of the lease contract showing the length of the lease must be delivered to Indmar. In the case of a warran- ty transfer to a subsequent owner or lessor, the new owner/lessor’s information along with a check for $200.00 made payable to...
- Page 91 (b) When the Product is serviced by any individual or entity not authorized or approved by Indmar; or (c) When damage to the Product results from cases not arising from defects in material and/or workmanship and Indmar in its sole discretion determines the same.
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- Page 93 Date of Purchase: ______________________ Owner Name: _____________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________ City: ________________________________ State/Province: ___________________________ Zip/Postal Code:____________ Country: ____________________ Engine Serial Number: _____________________________ Transmission Serial Number: _______________________ 10-20 Hour Service Every 100 Hour Service Every 300 Hour/Annual Service Date:___________ Hours:____________ Date:___________ Hours:____________ Date:___________ Hours:____________ By:_______________________________ By:_______________________________...
- Page 94 The first production inboard equipped with catalytic converters. 5400 Old Millington Road Millington, TN 38053 w w w. i n d m a r. c o m Ken Cook Co. Part No. OME0502-07 Printed in U.S.A.