Operating the Engine CAUTION! Do not start the engine out of the water unless you have connected a hose with running water to the flushing adapter. Please refer to the section entitled Engine Flush on page 85 for instructions on attaching and running the engine out of water. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the operation of the remote control supplied with your boat, then proceed as follows. Before Starting DANGER! To prevent a possible explosion hazard, operate the engine compartment/bilge blower as recom- mended by the boat manufacturer before starting the engine.
If the engine compartment is not equipped with a blower, open the engine cover or hatch before starting so as to disperse any gasoline fumes that may be present. Leave the hatch open until after the engine is running. 1. Start the boat’s bilge blower and run as recom- mended by the boat manufacturer. Frequently check boat’s bilge area for gasoline fumes. 2. Check the bilge for excessive water accumula- tion. Always keep the bilge clean and dry. 7743722 - Downloaded from www.volvopenta.com 13/05/2008 20:17:06 21192 CAUTION! The water level in the boat’s bilge will increase when you operate your boat at a high in- cline before you reach planing speed.
Excessive water in the bilge can cause engine damage. 3. Open the fuel cock ( A ). Also, ensure that the sea cock is open–if so equipped. 21190 4. Make sure that there are no fuel, engine coolant, or oil leaks ( B ). 5. Check engine oil level ( C ). Level must be between D and E . 6. If equipped, turn on the main battery switches. 7. Insert the key into the ignition switch ( O ). Turn the key one step to the right ( I ) to switch on engine system voltage and instrumentation. 1011021 8. Make sure that the fuel gauge is operating and that you have enough gasoline ( F ). 9. Lower the drive unit to normal run position; make sure the water intakes are submerged.
There should be no obstructions in the water near the propellers. 21181 21191 22786-1 VPA 7743722 English 10-2004 35 Operation Operation