
PREPARATIONS
FOR
INITIAL
START-UP
PREST
ART
INSPECTION
Before starting your engine for
the
first time or after a pro-
longed
layoff,
check
the
following
items:
D Check the engine
oil
level.
Add
oil
to
maintain
the
level
at
the
high mark
on
the
dipstick.
D
Turn
on
the
fuel
supply,
then
check
the
fuel
supply
and
examine
the
fuel
fIlter/water separator
bowl
for contami-
nants.
D Check
the
transmission fluid level.
NOTE:
Refer
to
the
specifications pages
in
this manual for
fuel,
oil
and
transmission fluid types and quantities.
D
Check
the
DC
electrical system. Inspect wire connections
and
battery cable connections. Make certain
the
positive
(+) battery cable
is
connected to
the
starter solenoid
and
the
negative (-) cable
is
connected
to
the
engine ground
stud
(this
location
is
tagged).
D Check the coolant level
in
both
the plastic recovery tank
and
at
the
manifold.
NOTE:
If
the
engine has not yet been filled with
coolant,
refer
to
the
COOliNG SYSTEM section
of
this manual
OIL
FILL
EXHAUST
MANIFOLD
D
Visually
examine
the
engine.
Look
for
loose
or
missing
parts, disconnected
wires,
and
unattached
hoses.
Check
the
threaded connections
and
engine
attachments.
D Examine
the
air
inlet
and
outlet
for
air
flow
obstructions.
Good
ventilation
and
an
ample
air
supply
are
necessary
for proper engine performance.
D
Make
sure
the
mounting
installation
is
secure.
D Ensure
the
propeller shaft
is
securely attached
to
the
transmission.
D
Open
the
through-hull
and
prime
the
raw
water
intake
strainer.
Inspect
the
raw
water
supply.
A
CAUTION:
Do
not
pull
the
dipstick
when
the
engine
is
running.
DIPSTIC
/IOILLEVEL
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