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Starting the engine
Make a habit of checking the engine and engine compartment visually before operating the boat. This will help
you to quickly detect anything unusual that has or is about to happen. Also check that instruments and the warn-
ing display are indicating normal values when you have started the engine.
Before starting
● Open the cooling water intake sea cock.
● Open fuel cock.
● Check that there are no fuel, engine coolant or oil leaks.
● Check oil and engine coolant levels in the engine. See chapter:
Maintenance.
● Switch on the main switch.
IMPORTANT! Never break the circuit with the main switch
while the engine is running. This could damage the generator.
● Start the engine compartment fan if one is fitted and let it run for at
least four minutes.
● Check that there is sufficient fuel.
● Push in the stop control.
Starting. Instrument panel with ignition switch
WARNING! Never use start spray or similar to start the engine.
Danger of explosion!
1. Move the control lever to the neutral/idle position.
2. Insert the key in the ignition switch. Turn key to the “I” position. The
three warning lamps come on and can be checked.
Check that the acoustic alarm is operating by pressing the “Alarm
Test” button.
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