Indmar Raptor JET SERIES Operator's Manual

JET SERIES

California

Proposition 65 Warning

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals

known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects

or other reproductive harm.

DISCLAIMERS:

All information, illustrations and speciﬁcations in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publishing. The illustrations used in this manual are intended as representative reference views only. Products are under a continuous improvement policy. Thus, information, illustrations and/or speciﬁcations to explain and/or exemplify a product, service or maintenance improvement may be changed at any time without notice.

No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form by any means – graphic, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or information storage and retrieval systems – without the written permission of Indmar Marine Engines.

California

Proposition 65 Warning

Certain components in this product and its related accessories

contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause

cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

DISPOSAL STATEMENT:

Disposal requirements for waste electrical and electronic equipment:

NOTICE

Electrical and electronic equipment can contain harmful substances which can affect the environment and human health.

WEEE symbol (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment): The symbol for the separated disposal of electrical and electronic equipment is a crossed-out waste bin on wheels (Directive 2002/96/EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment).

You must not dispose any electrical and electronic equipment marked with this symbol (battery-operated electrical appliances, measurement equipment, light-bulbs, etc.) in the domestic waste but dispose of these separately. Always use the waste return and collection systems locally available and contribute to the reuse, recycling and all other forms of use for waste electrical and electronic equipment.

WELCOME

Dear Indmar Marine Engine Owner:

Thank you for selecting a boat powered by an Indmar Marine engine. Indmar is proud to provide the power to the best boat companies in the business and we hope that pride shows in the quality of our products. In the unlikely event that you have a defect-related problem with your boat’s engine or drive train, you can rest assured knowing it is backed by our industry-leading ﬁve-year warranty coverage on premium models.

This is an exciting year for Indmar and for the marine industry. Indmar has joined forces with Ford Motor Company to produce a line of marine engines designed to exceed customer expectations. The 6.2L Ford-based engines are fuel injected and equipped with catalytic converter exhaust systems to provide a cleaner and safer boating experience for you and your family.

If you have any questions concerning your engine that are not covered in this manual, please feel welcome to contact Indmar Customer Service at (901) 353-9930 or visit our website, www.indmar.com, and submit your question.

Thanks again for choosing an Indmar-powered boat. We wish you safe, trouble-free boating.

Sincerely,

Team Indmar

INDMAR MARINE ENGINES COMPANY MISSION

To produce the world’s ﬁ nest, most advanced and most dependable gasoline inboard marine engines at the best possible price, while respecting the needs of our employees, customers, vendors and the precious environment we share.

INDMAR MARINE ENGINES VALUE STATEMENT

Indmar Marine Engines has a pedigree going back 40 years in the inboard marine industry and a proud tradition of pointing the way forward. Today, this legendary brand delivers an inimitable mix of unrivaled performance, meticulous craftsmanship and groundbreaking innovations – charting a course for others to follow, yet leaving the competition behind.

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CONTENTS

Introduction .......................................................................................................................vi

Section 1 – Safety .......................................................................................................... 1-1

Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................................................................................. 1-2

Fuel .......................................................................................................................... 1-3

Battery ...................................................................................................................... 1-4

Engine Oil................................................................................................................. 1-5

Cleaning Solvents .................................................................................................... 1-5

Entanglement ........................................................................................................... 1-5

Environmental .......................................................................................................... 1-5

Section 2 – General Information .................................................................................... 2-1

Using Oxygenated Fuels or Fuels with Alcohol ........................................................

2-1

Biobutanol-Blended Gasoline ................................................................................... 2-2

Fuels in Other Countries .......................................................................................... 2-2

Fuel System ............................................................................................................. 2-3

Battery ...................................................................................................................... 2-3

“Service Required” or “Check Engine” Indicator ....................................................... 2-4

Engine Cooling ......................................................................................................... 2-5

Exhaust Hoses ......................................................................................................... 2-6

Selecting an Impeller................................................................................................ 2-6

Section 3 – Pre-Start Checks ......................................................................................... 3-1

Pre-Start Checks ...................................................................................................... 3-1

Section 4 – First Time Operation and Break-In .............................................................. 4-1

First Time Operation .................................................................................................

4-1

Break-In.................................................................................................................... 4-3

Section 5 – Engine Starting Procedures ........................................................................ 5-1

How to Start Your Engine ......................................................................................... 5-1

If Engine Does Not Start ..........................................................................................5-3

How to Clear the Engine .......................................................................................... 5-3

Engine Restart .........................................................................................................5-4

Section 6 – Normal Operation ........................................................................................

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Sensible Operation ................................................................................................... 6-1

Daily Routine ............................................................................................................ 6-1

Operating the Controls ............................................................................................. 6-2

Unusual Vibration ..................................................................................................... 6-3

Section 7 – Maintenance ............................................................................................... 7-1

General Service Notes ............................................................................................. 7-1

Engine Oil................................................................................................................. 7-4

Engine Flame Arrestor ............................................................................................. 7-8

Engine Cooling ......................................................................................................... 7-8

Internal (Cooling System) Care .............................................................................. 7-11

Fresh Water Cooling ............................................................................................... 7-11

Fuel System ........................................................................................................... 7-12

Electrical System ................................................................................................... 7-12

Wiring ..................................................................................................................... 7-13

Section 8 – Storage and Winter Lay-Up ......................................................................... 8-1

General Preparation ................................................................................................. 8-2

Reactivating Engine After Extended Storage ........................................................... 8-5

Extended Storage ....................................................................................................8-6

Section 9 – Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 9-1

Appendix A – Maintenance Components and Fluids .....................................................A-1

Service Log ..............................................................................................................A-2

Appendix B – Engine Speciﬁcations ..............................................................................B-1

Appendix C – Indmar Limited Product

Warranty ............................................................C-1

INTRODUCTION

This manual will acquaint you with basic information needed to safely operate and maintain your Indmar engine. We suggest you and all other operators read the entire manual before using your boat.

We recommend you contact your Indmar dealer for all engine service. Certiﬁed Indmar Technicians are trained to service your Indmar engine and drive train. They have current speciﬁcations, parts and the special equipment needed to service your Indmar engine and drive train. To ﬁnd your nearest Indmar dealer, please visit our website at www.indmar.com or call (901) 353-9930.

To ensure that the proper information is available, note the six digit engine serial number. The serial number is stamped on the engine block. Refer to Figure 1.1 for locations. The serial number also appears on the emissions label on the valve cover of the engine and on several stick-on tags that are attached to major engine components.

INDM-0082

1 - Engine Block

2 - Valve Cover

3 - Oil Pan

Figure 1.1 – Serial Number Locations

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WARRANTY REGISTRATION

The Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 requires registrations of marine products sold in the United States be maintained by the manufacturer and dealers of those products. Your dealer should have completed your warranty registration to comply with federal regulations. This registration enables us to contact you, if it should become necessary, to change or improve your product. The engine serial number is stamped into the block. For additional serial number locations, refer to Figure 1.1. Always retain a copy of the serial number for your personal records.

Warranty registration must be received within 10 days after date of purchase by the ﬁrst owner. If your engine is not registered, all warranties will be void.

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WARRANTY REGISTRATION TRANSFER

The remainder of the engine warranty is transferable to a second or subsequent owner. Warranty transfers must be completed within 10 days of the transfer of ownership.

If the trade-in and resale is handled by an authorized Indmar dealer, the dealer must ﬁll out the warranty registration transfer form and send it and other paperwork speciﬁed along with the warranty transfer fee and the transfer will be processed on approval by Indmar.

If the sale of the boat is from a private owner to another individual, the engine package must be inspected, at the seller or purchaser’s expense, and the Inspection Form, Warranty Transfer Form, speciﬁed paperwork and transfer fee and the transfer will be processed on approval by Indmar.

The new boat owner will be notiﬁed within 10 days of Indmar’s receipt of the transfer form whether the transfer has been accepted or not. If the transfer has been accepted, the warranty expiration date will also be provided for the new owner.

To obtain enjoyment from your boat, follow recommendations described in this manual. The knowledge you gain through careful review will help you experience lasting satisfaction.

Further information regarding the care, operation, required equipment or speciﬁcations for your boat can be obtained from your local US Coast Guard Auxiliary, US Power Squadron, state boating authorities, or the American Red Cross. Know the law and your responsibilities as a boat owner.

Any alteration, change, improper maintenance or abnormal use by you which renders the engine or any of its components unreasonably dangerous will void all warranties and Indmar will not be liable for the resulting damages or injuries.

EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY INFORMATION

The inboard engine in your boat includes the Indmar Emission Control System. The fuel and ignition systems on your engine meet the stringent requirements set forth by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Indmar also uses propylene glycol antifreeze in the closed cooling system of your engine to reduce the environmental impact in the event that antifreeze is expelled from the engine.

Your Indmar manufactured engine has a special environmental label required by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The label has 1, 2, 3 or 4 stars. A hangtag, provided with your inboard engine, describes the meaning of the star system.

OPERATING FUELS AND LUBRICANTS

In order to keep your engine operating efﬁ ciently and to maintain the Emission Control System the following requirements must be observed.

Fuel – Your engine was designed and certiﬁ ed to operate on the unleaded fuels listed below. Fuel ratings must be based on the (R+M)/2 method and meet the speciﬁ cations ASTM D4814 in the US. These fuels need no additives for proper operation (10% ethanol maximum). Refer to Section 2 for more information.

6.2L Indmar Standard and Premium Engines 89 Octane

6.2L Supercharged Indmar Engines 93 Octane

Lubricant:

Standard and Premium Models – Semi-synthetic 5W30 oil meeting the API rating of SN

Supercharged Models – Fully synthetic 15W-50 oil meeting the API rating of SN

Additives – The only additive that is recommended by Indmar for use in your engine is Indmar Fuel Treatment. This additive helps preserve the fuel in your tank and in the engine’s fuel system. We recommend the use of Indmar Fuel Treatment during off-season storage and for the boater that consumes less than a full tank of fuel every two weeks. Refer to Section 2, General Information, for more information.

EPA EMISSION-RELATED WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS

Your new engine is designed, built and equipped so it conforms at the time of sale to the ultimate purchaser with the requirements of CFR 40, part 1045.120. It is free from defects in materials and workmanship that may keep it from meeting these requirements.

The minimum emission-related warranty period is 3 years/480 hours, whichever comes ﬁrst. The emissionrelated warranty covers all components whose failure would increase an engine’s emissions of any regulated pollutant, including components listed in the following section and components from any other system developed to control emissions.

EMISSIONS COMPONENTS WARRANTY

The following components are considered as part of the emissions control system and are covered under the Emissions Control Warranty.

1. Fuel Metering System A. Fuel injectors B. Fuel pressure regulator/sensor C. Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor D. Throttle Position Sensor E. Idle Air Control Valve F. Throttle Body – Port Fuel Injection Models G. Throttle Body Assembly – Throttle Body Fuel

Injection Models H. Coolant Temperature Sensor I. Intake Valves J. Oxygen Sensors

2. Air Induction System A. Intake Manifold B. Air Filter (Flame Arrestor)

3. Ignition System A. Spark Plugs B. Electronic Ignition System C. Ignition coil and/or control module D. Ignition Wires

4. Lubrication System A. Oil pump and internal parts

5. Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System A. PCV valve B. Oil Filler Cap

6. Exhaust System A. Exhaust manifold(s) B. Exhaust riser(s) C. Exhaust valves D. Catalytic Converters

7. Miscellaneous Items Used on Above Systems A. Hoses, clamps, ﬁttings, tubing, sealing gaskets or

devices and mounting hardware B. Electronic Controls C. Electronic Control Module D. Pulleys, belts and idlers

NOTICE

The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage under the Emission Control Warranty may be excluded from such warranty coverage if Indmar demonstrates that the engine has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained and that such abuse neglect or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.

The emission warranty covers damage to other engine components that is caused by the failure of a warranted part.

This manual contains written instructions for the proper maintenance and use of your inboard engine. All emission warranty parts are warranted by Indmar for the entire warranty period of the engine.

Emission warranted parts that are scheduled for regular inspection, but not regular replacement, are warranted by Indmar for the entire warranty period of the inboard engine.

Any emission warranty part repaired or replaced under the terms of this warranty statement is warranted by Indmar for the remainder of the warranty period of the original part. All parts replaced under this limited warranty become the property of Indmar.

If the ownership of a product is transferred during Emission Components Warranty period, this warranty shall also be transferred and be valid for the remaining coverage period provided that Indmar is notiﬁed in the following way:

a. The former owner contacts Indmar and provides us with

the required information listed below; or

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b. Indmar receives a proof that the former owner agreed to

the transfer of ownership and we are provided with the information listed below.

- Current owner’s name, address, telephone,

engine

serial number and date of purchase

- New owner’s name, address, telephone, engine serial number and date of transfer

Send the above information to:

Indmar Products 5400 Old Millington Rd Millington, TN 38053 Attn: Emission Warranty Transfer

NOTICE

The above procedure is valid for the transfer of the Emission Components warranty only. Refer to the Limited Warranty in Appendix C of this manual for information regarding warranty transfer of the remaining engine components.

EMISSION MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

The following component maintenance is required to maintain the Emission Control System of your engine. Refer to Section 7, Maintenance, for procedures.

x Engine oil and ﬁlter: Change oil and ﬁlter after the ﬁrst

10 hours then every 75 hours or annually, whichever occurs ﬁrst.

x Flame Arrestor: Clean every 100 hours. Replace as

necessary.

x Spark Plugs: Inspect/clean every 300 hours.

x Fuel Injectors: Clean every 300 hours or annually,

whichever occurs ﬁrst.

x Spark Plug Wires: Inspect annually. Replace as

necessary.

NOTICE

Ignition timing, engine idle speed and air-fuel mixture are not adjustable on this engine. NO OTHER ADJUSTMENTS NEEDED.

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CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

The California Air Resources Board and Indmar Products are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your inboard engine. In California, new inboard engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards.

Indmar Products must warrant the emission control system in your inboard engine for the time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your inboard engine.

Your emission control system may include parts such as the fuel injection system, the ignition system, and catalytic converter. Also included may be hoses, belts, connectors and other emission-related assemblies.

Where a warrantable condition exists, Indmar Products will repair your inboard engine at no cost to you, including diagnosis, parts and labor.

Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage

Select emission control parts are warranted for 3 years.

Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities

As the inboard engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner’s manual. Indmar Products recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your inboard engine, but Indmar Products cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.

As the inboard engine owner, you should be aware that Indmar Products may deny you warranty coverage if your inboard engine or part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modiﬁcations. The most common failures we see are due to unstable or old fuel and lack of proper lubrication. Failures that are attributed to old/unstable fuel or lack of lubrication are not warrantable.

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If your engine is operated in salt or brackish water, special precautions, such as ﬂushing the engine internally and externally, are important. Refer to Section 7, “Salt and Hard Water Operation.” Failures due to corrosion are not covered by the Indmar Limited Warranty.

You are responsible for presenting your inboard engine to an Indmar Products service center as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, generally within 30 days.

If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact Indmar Customer Service at www.indmar.com or 1-901-353-9930.

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Section One

SAFETY

The words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE are used throughout this manual to highlight important information. Be certain that the meanings of these alerts are known to all who work on or near the equipment.

Follow the safety information throughout this manual in addition to the safety policies and procedures of your employer.

This safety alert symbol appears with most safety statements. It means attention, become alert, your safety is involved! Please read and abide by the message that follows the safety alert symbol.

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE

Indicates a situation which can cause damage to the engine, personal property and/or the environment, or cause the equipment to operate improperly.

OTE:N Indicates a procedure, practice or condition that

should be followed in order for the engine or component to function in the manner intended.

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SECTION ONE

CARBON MONOXIDE GAS

DANGER

Carbon monoxide gas (CO) is colorless, odorless and extremely dangerous. All engines and fuel burning appliances produce CO as exhaust. Direct and prolonged exposure to CO will cause BRAIN DAMAGE or DEATH. Signs of exposure to CO include nausea, dizziness and drowsiness. Ensure adequate ventilation to prevent accumulation of CO in the boat.

Each year, boaters are injured or killed by carbon monoxide. Virtually all of these injuries and deaths are preventable. Carbon monoxide is a potentially deadly gas produced anytime a carbon-based fuel, such as gasoline, burns. Carbon monoxide sources on your boat include gasoline engines and generators, cooking ranges, space heaters and water heaters.

Do not confuse carbon monoxide poisoning with seasickness, intoxication or heat stress. If someone complains of irritated eyes, headache, nausea, weakness, dizziness or drowsiness, or you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning, immediately move the

person to fresh air, investigate the cause and take corrective action. Seek medical attention if necessary.

Indmar engines are equipped with catalytic converters which signiﬁcantly reduce harmful CO emissions, but it is important that all of the DO’s and DON’Ts still be followed.

Please follow these DOs and DON’Ts to ensure a safe boating experience every time.

DON’T swim or sit near the swim platform when any engine is running.

DON’T hold on to the swim platform while the boat is underway (no “Teak Surﬁng”).

DON’T moor next to another boat whose engine is running.

DON’T confuse carbon monoxide poisoning with seasickness or intoxication.

DO immediately move the person to fresh air, investigate the cause and take corrective action if someone on board complains of irritated eyes, headache, nausea, weakness or dizziness. Seek medical attention if necessary.

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SAFETY

DO make sure generators are properly ventilated and keep engine and generator exhausts clear.

DO always shut off engine and generator when moored, anchored or standing still.

DO be aware that the station wagon effect, or backdrafting, can cause carbon monoxide to accumulate inside the cabin, cockpit and bilge when the boat is underway, moving at slow speed or idling.

DO keep your boat’s engine well-maintained and regularly check to make sure carbon monoxide detectors in the cabin are working properly.

DO always wear a properly ﬁtted life jacket while in or around water.

For more information on carbon monoxide and boats, contact the US Coast Guard Ofﬁce of Boating Safety at 1-800-368-5647 or www.uscgboating.org or your state boating law administrator at 1-800-225-9487 or www.nasbla.org.

FUEL

DANGER

Gasoline is extremely ﬂammable and highly explosive under certain conditions. Explosive gasoline fumes may accumulate in the engine compartment. Failure to properly ventilate fumes with the bilge blower may result in explosive atmosphere.

Indmar marine engines use gasoline for fuel. The area under the engine and around the gasoline tank and supply lines is not open to outside air. Ventilation around these areas must be provided by your bilge blower system and air vents located around the boat. We recommend taking time out to carefully inspect your boat at least once a day for gasoline fumes, oil leaks, and areas where wiring may be worn or damaged.

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SECTION ONE

WARNING

Always operate the bilge blower at least 4 minutes prior to starting the engine. Raise the engine cover to ventilate fumes. Inspect the engine and compartment for any ﬂuid or fuel leaks.

x Do not smoke or allow open ﬂames or sparks nearby

when refueling.

x Always stop the engine before refueling.

x Maintain contact between the fuel nozzle and the fuel

tank or container to prevent electrostatic spark. Do not use a plastic funnel.

x Do not block fuel vents.

x Do not store fuel in any containers or compartments

which are not designated for fuel storage and do not use these storage areas for any other purpose.

BATTERY

DANGER

Explosive battery fumes may accumulate in the engine compartment. While the engine is running or the battery is charging, hydrogen gas is being produced by a lead acid battery and can be easily ignited. Failure to properly ventilate fumes with the bilge blower may result in explosive atmosphere.

x Wear personal protective equipment when working on

or around batteries.

x Do not smoke or bring a ﬂame near a battery.

x Do not check for a dead battery by placing a metal

object between the battery posts. Sparks could cause an explosion.

x Do not place your head directly above a battery when

making or breaking electrical connections.

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SAFETY

ENGINE OIL

WARNING

Wear protective equipment and use caution when checking and changing the engine oil. Engine oil may be hot.

x Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil

may cause skin cancer.

x Avoid direct skin contact with used engine oil. If skin

contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.

x Keep used engine oil out of the reach of children.

x Used engine oil is a hazardous material. Dispose of

properly.

CLEANING SOLVENTS

WARNING

Always read and comply with the solvent manufacturer’s recommendations for proper use and handling of solvents.

x Do not use gasoline, paint thinners or other highly

volatile ﬂuids for cleaning.

x Do not mix cleaning agents together; harmful vapors

may be release.

ENTANGLEMENT

WARNING

Rotating or moving parts can entangle or sever body parts.

x Do not wear jewelry, unbuttoned cuffs, ties or loose-

ﬁtting clothing.

x Tie long hair back when working near moving or

rotating parts.

x Keep hands, feet and tools away from all moving

parts.

ENVIRONMENTAL

NOTICE

Always be environmental responsible. Follow the guidelines of the EPA or other governmental agencies for the proper disposal of hazardous materials such as engine oil and fuel. Consult the local authorities or reclamation facility.

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SECTION ONE

NOTES

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Section Two

GENERAL INFORMATION

Before operating or maintaining the engine, review “Safety” on page 1-1.

WARNING! Fuel is extremely ﬂammable and explosive under certain conditions. When refueling,

stop the engine, make sure to open the motor box and run the blower during and after the re-fueling operation.

Fuels containing alcohol will suffer from a condition called “phase separation” over time. The condition also occurs when water is introduced to the fuel. This phase separated fuel will result in a layer of alcohol or alcohol water mixture at the bottom of the fuel tank that will cause misﬁres and severe damage to your engine. Damages caused by old or phase separated fuel are not covered by Indmar’s Limited Warranty.

To avoid this issue, buy fuel in small quantities so it gets used up instead of sitting in the tank for more than two weeks. Be diligent about preventing water from contaminating the fuel. Use Indmar Fuel Treatment every time you add fuel. If the fuel has experienced phase separation, the tank must be drained and the fuel disposed of.

USING OXYGENATED FUELS OR FUELS WITH ALCOHOL

Ethyl alcohol, ethanol or grain alcohol is acceptable as long as it is a blend and the blended fuel contains no more than 10% ethanol.

CAUTION

Engine damage: x Fuels that are blended to contain more than

10% ethanol should not be used in Indmar engines and will damage your engine. Damages caused by the use of fuels that contain more than 10% ethanol are not covered by your warranty.

x Fuels that are blended to contain methanol or

wood alcohol should not be used in Indmar engines. These fuels can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and engine. Fuels that contain methanol will damage your engine. Damage caused by the use of fuels that contain methanol is not covered by your warranty.

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SECTION TWO

BIOBUTANOL-BLENDED GASOLINE

Engines covered by this manual have been approved by Indmar for operation on gasoline blended with 16% Biobutanol, or Bu16.

Use of Biobutanol will not void the warranty of Indmar gasoline engines.

Indmar and the National Marine Manufacturers Association encourage the use of Biobutanol in marine engines.

Biobutanol (either isobutanol or n-butanol) is created from biomass and is blended with gasoline to help meet renewable fuel mandates and clean air standards. Bu16 contains a higher percentage (16%) of renewable fuels than traditional E10 gasoline (10%), without sacriﬁcing engine performance or reliability.

Bu16 can be mixed with any E10 or other approved fuel already in the boat’s fuel tank(s).

Biobutanol is chemically different from ethanol and does not have ethanol’s negative characteristics when blended in fuel. The Bu16 fuel blend does not absorb water like E10; the phase separation common in E10 fuel does not occur in Bu16. Isobutanol is not a corrosive agent (ethanol is highly corrosive) and will not damage fuel system parts. These characteristics, combined with a signiﬁcantly higher energy content, make Bu16 fuel ideal for marine engines.

FUELS IN OTHER COUNTRIES

If you operate your Indmar engine outside the USA or Canada, unleaded fuels may be difﬁcult to obtain. Leaded fuels must not be used in engines with catalytic converters or serious damage will occur.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

FUEL SYSTEM

WARNING

Never remove or modify any components of the engine’s fuel system. Tampering with fuel components may cause a hazardous condition that could result in severe personal injury or death. This work must be performed by your Indmar dealer’s technicians.

WARNING

Do not attempt to repair or replace any components of the fuel system. They are special marine parts and may require special service tools. You could damage the fuel system by not using speciﬁed tools. This could cause a ﬁre or explosion.

The Indmar fuel system uses high quality marine grade components. These components will tolerate small amounts of water without sustaining damage. Your engine will misﬁre and run poorly, however, if water is in the fuel. Use caution when re-fueling not to allow water

to enter the fuel system. If you suspect your fuel is water contaminated, consult your dealer and avoid that fuel source in the future.

See your dealer for assistance with fuel system repairs.

BATTERY

Your engine uses a special 12-volt marine battery. If a replacement is needed, use only a marine battery with minimum 650 cold cranking amps at 0°F (-18°C).

NOTICE

Use caution when connecting the battery cables. Improperly connecting the battery cables or using the wrong battery type can damage electrical components. These damages are not covered by your warranty.

When disconnecting or reconnecting battery cables, always disconnect the negative (black) battery cable ﬁrst. When connecting battery cables, always connect the positive (red) battery cable ﬁrst.

Before disconnecting the battery, make sure the battery switch (if equipped), ignition key and all accessories are in the OFF position.

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