Yanmar 3YM30 Operations Manual (January 2009)

BEFORE YOU OPERATE

CRANKING THE ENGINE

NOTICE: When performing engine break-in or if the engine has not been used for a long period of time, engine oil will not be distributed to all of the operating parts.

Using the engine in this condition will lead to seizure.

After a long period of non-use, distribute engine oil to each part by cranking the engine. Perform the following procedure before beginning operation:

Figure 13

1. Open the seacock.

2. Open the fuel cock.

3. Put the remote control shift lever in

NEUTRAL.

4. Turn the battery switch to ON (if equipped).

6. While pushing the STOP button on the control panel, turn the key to the

START position (Figure 13, (4)) .

NOTICE: NEVER hold the key in the

START position for longer than 15 seconds or the starter motor will overheat.

7. When the key is in the START position, the engine will begin cranking.

Continue cranking for about 5 seconds and listen for abnormal noise during that time.

NOTICE: If the STOP button is released during the cranking procedure, the engine will start. NEVER start the engine in this mode.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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1 – GLOW

2 – OFF

3 – ON

4 – START

Figure 13

Note: If the engine has not been operated for a long period of time, check that the key moves smoothly from the START to ON positions.

5. Turn the key to ON (Figure 13, (3)) .

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