899883192 - Valiant

Section 3 - On the Water
Operation Chart
BEFORE STARTING
AFTER STARTING
WHILE
UNDERWAY
AFTER STOPPING
Turn battery switch on.
Check shift and throttle
control operation.
Close fuel shut off valve.
Operate bilge blowers.
Check steering
operation.
Close seacock, if
equipped.
Open fuel shut off valve.
Flush cooling system if in
saltwater.
Open seacock, if equipped.
Drain bilge.
Close the drain system.
Check the engine oil.
Perform all other checks specified
by your dealer and/or boat builder.
Listen for Audio Warning Alarm to
sound when the ignition switch is
in the "ON" position.
Starting and Stopping the Engine
STARTING THE ENGINE
NOTE: Perform only those functions applicable to your power package.
1. Check all items listed in the Operation Chart.
2. Place the remote control handle in neutral.
NOTICE
Without sufficient cooling water, the engine, the water pump, and other components will
overheat and suffer damage. Provide a sufficient supply of water to the water inlets during
operation.
! WARNING
Explosive fumes contained in the engine compartment can cause serious injury or death
from fire or explosion. Before starting the engine, operate the bilge blower or vent the
engine compartment for at least five minutes.
NOTE: MerCruiser DTS models are equipped with SmartStart. The SmartStart feature
incorporates push button starting. Rather than holding the start button or key switch to start
the engine and then releasing it when the engine starts, SmartStart completely controls
the starting process. When the start button is pushed, the DTS system signals the engine
PCM to start the engine. If the engine does not start, the starting process times out after a
few seconds or when the engine reaches 400 RPM. Attempting to start the engine with the
engine already running will turn the engine off.
3. Turn ignition key to "RUN" position.
4. Turn the ignition key switch to the "START" position then release, or depress the start/
stop button and release. If the engine is cold, allow the engine to operate at idle for 6–
10 minutes or until the engine temperature reaches 60° C (140° F).
5. If the engine does not start after three attempts:
a. Push the throttle‐only button and position the remote control handle or throttle
lever to the 1/4 throttle position.
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