Craftsman Marine — The starting procedure
Operation · Engine
From a Craftsman Marine owner's manual covering: CM 2.16, CM 3.27, CM3.27. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Craftsman Marine CM 2.16, Craftsman Marine CM 3.27
Before you start
- Stop the starting procedure if the engine does not come to life within 10 seconds.
- Wait until the starter motor has come to a complete stand-still before giving it another try.
- Do not have the starter motor running during more than 30 seconds, in order to avoid damage by overheating.
Procedure
- Check oil level, coolant level, that the raw water seacock is opened, the main electrical switch is 'on' and the gearbox lever is in neutral.
- Position the throttle lever at half of its travel, without engaging the gearbox.
- Turn the key from 'off' one step to the right to 'on'; the oil pressure, charging current and pre-heating monitoring lights light up and the buzzer is audible.
- Turn the key one step further to the right to the 'pre-heating' position; keep it about 6 seconds at an ambient temperature of 15 C or more.
- Turn the starter key one step further to the right to the 'start' position and release it as soon as the engine starts; the key returns automatically to 'on'.
- Have the engine running at idling revolutions during a short period of time so that it warms up.
Specs & values
- Pre-heating time: about 6 seconds at 15 C or more; up to 10 seconds at temperatures up to 7 degrees; up to 20 seconds at freezing temperature; maximum 1 minute
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.