Captains Handbook | Page 20

To start the engine T Firstly disengage drive by pulling out the neutral button. Then push the throttle-lever forward about half-way. OPERATING YOUR BOAT E c o Turn the ignition key clockwise to the preheat position and keep it there for 20 seconds. Then turn the key to the next position (and push in) to start the engine. When the engine starts, throttle back straight away. Check that the rev counter is functioning to ensure that the key is in the correct running position. Come back into neutral. To engage drive the neutralising button must now be pushed in, and then you are ready to cast off. To stop the engine Before leaving the quay, make sure that the control levers respond. Except for a few cases, the starting key is not used to stop the engine. You must proceed as follows: Electric stop: press the button marked “Stop” then turn the key to the off position. Manual stop: pull out the stop handle, turn the key to the “off” position then push back the stop handle (if you do not do this you will be unable to restart the engine). Turn off the key. If D T In c a th o T o h Y fo w d T S p m D b D o 20