Starting/Stopping - Beta Marine Beta 10 Operator's Maintenance Manual

NORMAL STARTING
PANELS WITH SILVER KEYSWITCH)
With the engine out of gear, set speed
control lever to 1/3 throttle. Turn key
anti-clockwise to HEAT* (A) position
and hold for ten seconds, turn key
clockwise to RUN (C) position. At this
stage the instrument panel should
illuminate, an alarm buzzer will sound
and two (or three*) red warning lights
will illuminate:
STARTER BATTERY CHARGE
DOMESTIC BATTERY CHARGE* (D
in battery symbol - AB & C PANELS
ONLY)
STOPPING
Every propulsion engine is fitted with a
stop solenoid which is energised to
stop. To stop engine simply press stop
push button, hold in until engine
stops, then turn key from 'RUN' to
'OFF' position.
When leaving the boat for an extended
period,
• Turn off sea-cock (heat exchanger
cooled engines).
• Turn off battery isolator.
Do not turn the key to the off
position when the engine is running.
This will not allow the alternator to
charge.
*WARNING
Do not leave the key in 'HEAT' position
for more than 15 seconds - this will
damage the heater plugs and eventually
lead to poor starting.
Do not depress stop button for more
than 10 seconds as this will lead to
overheating and failure of the solenoid.
(ALL BETA
*(Note: this will only illuminate if 2nd
alternator is fitted)
OIL PRESSURE and green POWER
ON / RUN LIGHT (this will stay on)
Turn to START
(D) position and
engine will
motor, hold in
position until
engine fires (see
initial start-up
section for maximum time starter can
be used).
NOTES FOR ALL PANEL TYPES:
Do not depress the stop button for
more than ten seconds as this will
lead to overheating and failure of the
solenoid.
B
C
OFF
A
RUN
HEAT
D
START
Stop lever Stop lever
6
Release key (when engine has started)
to RUN position. Ensure alarm buzzer
is not sounding and that warning
lights are extinguished. If one or both
of the alternator warning lights are still
on, then increase engine speed to
excite the alternator - then return to
idle. The battery charge lights should
then go out. The run light will remain
on (green LED).
Note: for panels without keyswitches
see seperate instruction sheet
(page 24).
The Mini range of engines are
equipped with a mechanical stop lever
in the event of electrical system failure.
This lever is located on the starboard
side of the engine above the speed
control lever. See illustration below:
Speed lever Speed lever