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2021 Indmar Marine Engines
Introduction.....................................................................................v
Section 1 – Safety .......................................................................1-1
Carbon Monoxide Gas ........................................................... 1-2
Fuel ........................................................................................ 1-4
Battery.................................................................................... 1-5
Engine Oil............................................................................... 1-5
Cleaning Solvents .................................................................. 1-6
Entanglement......................................................................... 1-6
Environmental ........................................................................ 1-6
Section 2 – General Information................................................. 2-1
Using Oxygenated Fuels or Fuels with Alcohol ...................... 2-3
Biobutanol-Blended Gasoline.................................................2-4
Fuels in Other Countries ........................................................ 2-4
Indmar Fuel Recommendations .............................................2-5
Fuel System............................................................................ 2-5
Battery....................................................................................2-6
“Service Required” or “Check Engine” Indicator ..................... 2-9
Engine Cooling..................................................................... 2-11
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention........................... 2-12
Exhaust Hoses..................................................................... 2-14
Section 3 – Pre-Start Checks ..................................................... 3-1
Pre-Start Checks .................................................................... 3-1
Section 4 – First-Time Operation and Break-In .......................... 4-1
First-Time Operation .............................................................. 4-1
Break-In..................................................................................4-3
Section 5 – Engine Starting Procedures..................................... 5-1
How to Start Your Engine .......................................................5-1
If Engine Does Not Start ........................................................ 5-3
How to Clear the Engine ........................................................5-4
Engine Restart ....................................................................... 5-5
Section 6 – Normal Operation .................................................... 6-1
Sensible Operation.................................................................6-1
Daily Routine .......................................................................... 6-1
Operating the Controls ........................................................... 6-3
Unusual Vibration ................................................................... 6-4
Section 7 – Maintenance.............................................................7-1