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CONTENTS
Introduction.....................................................................................v
Section 1 – Safety ...................................................................... 1-1
Carbon Monoxide Gas ...........................................................1-2
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.....................................................................2-10
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention .......................... 2-11
Exhaust Hoses..................................................................... 2-14
Selecting a Propeller............................................................ 2-15
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
General Service Notes........................................................... 7-1