
BEFORE YOU OPERATE
36 6LPA Series Operation Manual
CRANKING THE ENGINE
When 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 no use,
distribute engine oil to each part by
cranking. Perform in accordance with the
following procedures before beginning
operation.
1. Open the seacock.
2. Open the fuel cock.
3. Put the remote control shift lever in the
NEUTRAL See Starting the Engine on
page 39.
4. Turn on the battery switch (if equipped).
Figure 9
Figure 10
5. Turn key to ON (Figure 10, (3)). It is
normal for the alarm to sound and the
warning indicators to light during
cranking.
Note: If the engine has not been
operated for a long period of
time, check that the key can be
moved from START to ON
positions smoothly.
6. While pushing the STOP button
(Figure 10, (1)), turn the key to the
START position (Figure 10, (2)).
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.
Note: If the STOP button is released
during the cranking procedure,
the engine will start. Do not start
the engine in this mode.
8. Move key to OFF position
(Figure 10, (4)). The engine will stop
cranking.
Never touch or allow your
clothes to touch the
moving parts of the
engine during operation. If
a part of your body or
clothing is caught in the front drive
shaft, V-belt, propeller shaft, etc.
serious injury may result.
Check to see that no tools, pieces of
cloth, etc. are left on or around the
engine.
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