[C320-list] ease of starting

[Bryan Campbell]

For cold starts...on the first crank pull up on the engine kill knob and
crank for about 10 seconds. This will not allow the engine to start, but
will allow the cylinders etc. to preheat. Then push the kill knob down and
start the engine. Don't forget to race the engine to high speed several
times then let it idle to cool prior to shut down. This helps eliminate
carbon build up.

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From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com]On Behalf Of Jim DeLong
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 8:11 AM
To: c320-list at catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] ease of starting


Question on starting the Yanmar engine.

If I leave the boat for a few days, it seems it is hard to start. Maybe
takes 5 or 6 trys. Then I get a ton of white smoke then it settles down and
runs like a charm.

Starting again later in the day is no problem. Starts immediately on the
first try and runs great.

I think I'm dumping fuel into the system when I first try resulting in the
smoke when it finally starts. Maybe I have the RPM's too high?

The temp overnight here has been in the 40's.

How do I get this thing started when it is cold?

Jim DeLong #453
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