4 cylinders + 6 cylinders 4 cylinders + 6 cylinders - Steyr Motors

Starting the EngineStarting procedure for the STEYR MOTORS marine engine is the same for both cold and warm engines. The enginecontrol unit automatically regulates the fuel supply and the preheating period, for any given temperature.Therefore, the throttle lever should remain in neutral position.1. To start the engine, move throttle lever into idleposition and gear into neutral position.2. Turn ignition key into position ignition “ON”. An audiblealarm will sound and the warning lights areillumiated (temporary), indicating the correct functionof the audible and visual warning systems.NOTE:In case of a low temperaturestart wait until the combined oilpressure/glow plug pre-heatingindication light is turned off,before you continue with the startprocedure.3. Turn ignition key into position “START” and holdin this position until “starting” of engine, butunder no circumstances hold in this position formore than ten seconds.If engine does not start, release ignition key momentarilyand repeat starting procedure.4. As soon as engine starts, release ignition key.The audible alarm will stop when normal oil pressurehas been reached.OFFONSTARTATTENTION:qIf engine fails to start within one minute and/or repeated attempts, contact your STEYRMOTORS Marine dealer.Never turn ignition key to position “START” when engine is running.Stopping the Engine1. Move throttle lever into idle position and gear in neutral position.2. Cool down the engine.3. Turn ignition key to OFF position.ATTENTION:qDo not stop engine at speeds above idle or “accelerate” engine while turning off ignition.This may result in engine failures.18