Craftsman Marine CM4.33 / CM4.42 — The starting procedure
Operation · Engine
For the Craftsman Marine CM4.33 / CM4.42, from the Craftsman Marine owner's manual.
Applies to: Craftsman Marine CM4.33, Craftsman Marine CM4.42, Mitsubishi CM4.33 engine, Mitsubishi CM4.42 engine
Before you start
- Stop the starting procedure if the engine does not come to life within 10 seconds.
- Do not have the starter motor running during more than 30 seconds to avoid damage by overheating.
Procedure
- Position throttle lever at half travel without engaging gearbox.
- Turn key from 'off' one step right to 'on'; oil pressure, charging and pre-heating lights light up and buzzer is audible.
- Turn key one step further to 'pre-heating'; only pre-heating light burns. Keep about 6 seconds at ambient temperature of 15°C or more.
- Turn key to 'start' and release as soon as engine starts; key returns to 'on'.
- Let engine run at idling revolutions briefly to warm up.
Specs & values
- Pre-heating takes up to 20 seconds at freezing temperature, up to 10 seconds at temperatures of up to 7 degrees; do not pre-heat longer than 1 minute maximum.
Full service-parts list: Craftsman Marine CM4.33 →, Craftsman Marine CM4.42 →
Source: Craftsman Marine owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.