Re: Newbie needs help
Sorry about that. I assumed when you said "new engine", you meant you had bought it new. One of my pet hates, people not reading the book!<br /><br />
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- Pre run check list<br />oil in tank under engine cowl<br />fuel in external tank<br />fuel line connected<br />engine tilted down<br />battery turned on<br />fuel primed (squeeze primer in fuel line until firm)<br />
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- starting<br />turn key to "ON" position<br />listen for beeps<br />push and hold key in and turn to "START" postion<br />as engine starts, release key and gently lift "fast idle" lever (the one at the back of the control box. Maintain about 1500 rpm<br />if engine starts to dies, push key in momentarily (this is the enricher system, the new version of a choke)<br />turn around and look at engine<br />check for water being discharged from the telltale on the right hand side of the engine (also check you don't have any flames coming from the engine (Just kidding))<br />as engine warms up lower fast idle lever<br /><br />now, go out and enjoy the day on the water.<br />
<br /><br />A new owners guide is available from Merc, and they're not expensive.<br /><br />Chris............
