Bluewater:EngineOperation

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  • start engine (can do as soon as battery switch is ON above):
    • check that engine-kill pull-knob is pushed down
    • pre-heat 10 seconds if cold starting (per engine Lore)
    • crank and start engine (set throttle about 1/4 on, then to lowest when engine starts)
    • check that cooling water is coming out with exhaust
    • check whether ammeter shows charging of battery
    • idle for 5 minutes if cold starting (per engine Lore)
    • set throttle so that ammeter shows charging if it didn't while idling
    • after running engine about 15 minutes
      • set upper battery switch to "1" or "2" (for house battery #1 or #2))
      • and immediately set lower battery switch OFF (the starting battery #3) (see battery Lore)
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