Operation
Be sure you have read and understand everything in
Starting page 24 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 pos-
sible.
Monitor the gauges while operating the boat. Also lis-
ten 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 Troubleshooting page 56.
Normal operating temperatures are;
Seawater cooled, 150°F (66°C)
Freshwater cooled, 140–190°F (60–88°C)
WARNING!
Risk of fire. Immediately investigate any engine over-
heat 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 Troubleshooting page 55.
NOTICE! Do not run engine out of fuel or run the elec-
tric fuel pumps dry more than 20 seconds. Running the
electric fuel pumps dry will damage the fuel pumps.
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