Yanmar 2YM15 Operation Manual

Also see for 2YM15: Operation manual Operation manual Operation manual Operation manual Service manual

Contents

Yanmar 2YM15 Operation Manual Manual pdf 43 page image

5. Turn key switch to ON (Figure 1, (3)).Ensure that the instrument panelindicators light and the alarm sounds.This indicates that indicators and alarmare working correctly.Note: The coolant hightemperature alarm indicator andwater in Sail-Drive indicator shouldnot come on during start-up.6. Turn key switch to START(Figure 1, (4)). Release the key switchwhen the engine has started. NOTICE:NEVER hold the key in the STARTposition for longer than 15 secondsor the starter motor will overheat.7. The alarm should stop and theindicators should go out. NOTICE: Ifany indicator fails to illuminatewhen the key switch is in the ONposition, see your authorizedYanmar Marine dealer or distributorfor service before operating theengine.Note: When the engine has not been usedfor a long period of time, check that the keymoves smoothly from the START position tothe ON position.Restarting After Starting FailureBefore turning the key switch again, be surethe engine has stopped completely. NEVERattempt to restart the engine while theengine is running. The pinion gear on thestarter motor will be damaged. NOTICE:NEVER hold the key in the STARTposition for longer than 15 seconds orthe starter motor will overheat.NOTICE: NEVER attempt to restart theengine if the engine has not stoppedcompletely. Pinion gear and startermotor damage will occur.Air Bleeding the Fuel System AfterStarting FailureIf the engine does not start after severalattempts, there may be air in the fuel system.If air is in the fuel system, fuel cannot reachthe fuel injection pump. Bleed the air out ofthe system. See Bleeding the Fuel Systemon page 25.Starting at Low TemperaturesComply with local environmentalrequirements. Use engine heaters to avoidstarting problems and white smoke.NOTICE: NEVER use an engine startingaid such as ether. Engine damage willresult. Using a starting aid may void thewarranty.To limit white smoke, run the engine at lowspeed and under moderate load until theengine reaches normal operatingtemperature. A light load on a cold engineprovides better combustion and fasterengine warm-up than no-load.Avoid running the engine at idling speed anylonger than necessary.Starting with Air Heater (IfEquipped)1. Open the seacock (if equipped).2. Open the fuel tank cock.3. Put remote control handle inNEUTRAL.4. Turn the battery master switch (ifequipped) ON.5. Turn key switch to GLOW for 15seconds.6. Turn key switch to ON. Ensure that theinstrument panel indicators light andthe alarm sounds. This shows thatindicators and alarm are workingcorrectly.Note: The coolant hightemperature alarm indicator andwater in Sail-Drive indicator shouldnot come on during start-up.ENGINE OPERATIONYM Series Operation Manual 37© 2007 Yanmar Marine International