Starting / Stopping - Isuzu 25 Manual

Starting and Stopping
Important checks prior to use
Your engine has been filled with new oil for both engine and gearbox when it
leaves the factory. However, please check, see section on engine maintenance.
Ensure the engine is free to turn without obstructions.
Ensure battery is fully charged and connected (the isolator is in the 'ON'
position).
Ensure Morse speed and gearbox cables are fitted correctly and that cable travel
lengths are correct.
Ensure engine is out of gear with /3 throttle – see single lever control instruction
manual
CAUTION: for safety's sake conduct inspection before start up with
engine stopped.
Engine starting
First Start of the day, from cold or initial installation
Turn the Key to the "" position.
Leave for approximately 60 seconds, this allows the fuel to be pumped through
the engine.
Turn the Key to the Pre-Heat position and hold for no longer than 0 – 
seconds.
Turn the Key to the Start/Crank position and release when the engine fires.
Starting an engine already at running temperature.
Turn the Key to Pre-Heat for  or 2 seconds.
Turn the Key to the Start/Crank position and release when the engine fires.
Ensure alarm buzzer is not sounding and red warning lights are off.
Note:
If the alternator warning light is still on then increase the engine speed to excite
the alternator, then return to idle. The light should then go out.
The Isuzu Marine engines are fitted with "Quick Heat" Glow Plugs and the Pre-
Heat time tends to be shorter than on other Indirect Injection engines. These
Glow Plugs can reach tip temperature s of 800 to 900°C within  seconds and
therefore prolonging the Pre-Heat cycle can lead to premature plug failure.
Continuous engagement of the starter to the flywheel ring gear without giving
them a break will result in the damaged starter pinion gear and flywheel ring
gear. Crank for no longer than 20 seconds, with a 20 second break between
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