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FUEL
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh gasoline from a clean fuel can. Connect the fuel line
from the engine to the fuel tank and squeeze the primer bulb until firm. If the tank has a
vent (tanks sold before July 2011), the vent must stay open during operation. If you
purchased your tank July 2011 or after, disconnect your tank anytime it is not in use
because the tank does not have an open vent.
BASIC OPERATION
Launching
When launching your boat always leave the handle rope clipped with the shaft in a
horizontal position.
Before starting the engine on the water, always put on your life vest as you would in any
boat with any engine.
Attach the safety kill switch lanyard to your belt loop or wrist.
Starting the Engine
ALWAYS check engine oil level before starting!!
WARNING!!
Never run the engine in an enclosed area! Exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas that may cause a loss of consciousness and/or death!
To Start the engine, FNR switch must be in the neutral (center position) to start. Pull the
choke rod to the choke position if your engine is a carbureted model. If you have an EFI
engine wait 5 seconds before starting. You will hear the fuel pump stop priming. Turn the
key to the start position. It may be necessary to run the engine on choke for a few seconds
until the engine warms up. You should run the engine for a few minutes to ensure that it
runs properly. If the engine runs rough after warm up, the carburetor may need
adjustment. (Refer to the engine Manual.)
To Stop the engine, release the throttle and allow the engine to idle for a few seconds.
Turn the key switch to the OFF position.
EMERGENCY STOP! The engine may be stopped at any time by pulling and detaching
the emergency kill switch lanyard from the kill switch. Note: It is the operator’s
responsibility to ensure that the kill switch operates properly before each use.
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