Operation
Be sure you have read and understand everything in
Starting, page 27 prior to continuing with this section.
Break-in Procedures
Special operating procedures must be followed for the
first 20 hours of engine use. See the Engine Break-in
manual that came with the engine.
Reading the Instruments
WARNING!
Failure to track the gauge readings for problems could
lead to engine breakdowns, which could put you, your
crew and the boat at risk. Engine damage is also
possible.
Monitor the gauges while operating the boat. Also
listen for the engine alarm. Investigate the problem and
correct before proceeding.
NOTICE! If oil pressure is too low: Stop the engine
immediately and investigate. Operating the engine
with low oil pressure will damage the engine.
See Low Oil Pressure or Engine Knock, page 66.
Normal operating temperatures for these engines is
155° — 180°F (68° — 82°C).
WARNING!
Risk of fire. Immediately investigate any engine
overheat situation. The engine can catch fire if the
overheat is prolonged or severe. Correct the overheat
situation before using the boat/engine.
NOTICE! If engine temperature is too high: reduce
speed to idle and investigate. Operating an engine with
high temperatures will damage the engine.
See Engine Temperature Too High, page 64.
NOTICE! Do not run engine out of fuel or run the
electric fuel pumps dry more than 20 seconds. Running
the electric fuel pumps dry will damage the fuel pumps.
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