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Starting/Stopping
PANELS WITH SILVER KEYSWITCH)
With the engine out of gear, set speed control lever to 1/3 throttle. Turn key anti-clockwise to HEAT* (A) position and hold for ten seconds, turn key clockwise to RUN (C) position. At this stage the instrument panel should illuminate, an alarm buzzer will sound and two (or three*) red warning lights will illuminate:
STARTER BATTERY CHARGE
DOMESTIC BATTERY CHARGE* (D in battery symbol - AB & C PANELS ONLY) *(Note: this will only illuminate if 2nd alternator is fitted) OIL PRESSURE and green POWER ON / RUN LIGHT (this will stay on) Turn to START (D) position and A engine will motor, hold in position until engine fires (see initial start-up section for maximum time starter can be used).
HEAT OFF B RUN C D START Release key (when engine has started) to RUN position. Ensure alarm buzzer is not sounding and that warning lights are extinguished. If one or both of the alternator warning lights are still on, then increase engine speed to excite the alternator - then return to idle. The battery charge lights should then go out. The run light will remain on (green LED). Note: for panels without keyswitches see seperate instruction sheet (page 24).
STOPPING
Every propulsion engine is fitted with a stop solenoid which is energised to stop. To stop engine simply press stop push button, hold in until engine stops, then turn key from ‘RUN’ to ‘OFF’ position. When leaving the boat for an extended period, • Turn off sea-cock (heat exchanger cooled engines). • Turn off battery isolator.
Do not turn the key to the off position when the engine is running. This will not allow the alternator to charge. *WARNING
Do not leave the key in ‘HEAT’ position for more than 15 seconds - this will damage the heater plugs and eventually lead to poor starting. Do not depress stop button for more than 10 seconds as this will lead to overheating and failure of the solenoid.
NOTES FOR ALL PANEL TYPES:
Do not depress the stop button for more than ten seconds as this will lead to overheating and failure of the solenoid. The Mini range of engines are equipped with a mechanical stop lever in the event of electrical system failure. This lever is located on the starboard side of the engine above the speed control lever. See illustration below:
