STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE
PREPARATION FOR STARTING
ENSURE FUEL IS TURNED ON!
Open engine coolant seacocks (does not apply to keel cooled engines).
Check coolant level in header tank.
Check engine and gearbox lubricating oil levels (see pages 56 and 59 for oil specifications).
When checking oil level on HT6.354 engines, the procedure outlined on page 56 should be followed. If a V8.510 engine
(with in-line pump) has not been running for a period exceeding one month, a pint of engine lub oil should be added to the
fuel injection pump through the filler plug. (See 1, Fig. 12 (b), page 50).
Ensure that the fuel tank contains considerably more than the amount of fuel necessary for the intended voyage. The fuel
oil should conform to one of the specifications listed on page 45.
External assemblies and accessories driven by an engine, such as pulleys, belts, and
alternator/generator, are hazardous to anyone attempting to repair or service it while it is
operating. If possible, always stop your engine before servicing it. When necessary to
repair or adjust an operating engine, use extreme caution and do not wear loose clothing.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Engine controls and instruments will vary according to each individual boat builders preference but, in general, the
following instructions are applicable to all Perkins marine engines installed in boats manufactured in North America.
1.
Place the gearbox in neutral position (Borg-Warner gearboxes have a neutral safety switch that prevents starting in
any other position).
If the engine has not been started for five or more days, it may be necessary to either turn the engine over several
times with the starter or operate the priming lever several times to build up the fuel pressure.
2.
Place the engine speed control at the maximum *speed position.
3.
Press start button or turn the key in clockwise direction release as soon as the engine starts. If the engine fails to run,
ensure that the starter pinion and engine have stopped rotating before re-engaging the starter motor. Otherwise, the
flywheel ring and starter pinion could be damaged.
4.
Place the engine speed control at the position of desired engine rpm.
*For TV8.510 (M) engines, place the engine speed control at one-quarter (1/4) of maximum speed if the engine or
weather is warm or at the maximum speed position, if cold.
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