Section 6
In order to prevent personal injury to you or others, the engine cover must be closed whenever the engine is running.
•DO NOT operate the engine with the engine cover open or while someone is in the area of an open engine cover.
•DO NOT open the engine cover unless the engine is turned off and rotating parts are stationary and remain in a stationary position.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALL WORK ON THE ENGINE BE DONE BY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
During the warm up period, check the gauges for correct and normal operation of all the systems:
•Oil pressure
•Cooling water flow and water temperature
•Cooling water temperature for freshwater systems:
•Volts should rise to around
•Idle rpm
CAUTION
DO NOT operate at high rpms in NEUTRAL.
DO NOT shift into FORWARD or REVERSE at engine speeds above idle rpms.
DO NOT operate the engine without a cooling water supply.
Damage to the water pump impeller and engine can occur. If the engine does not start, refer to Section 9, Troubleshooting.
