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6. After the engine starts, slowly return
the
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manual starter handle to its original
posi- tion before releasing it.
7. Loosen the throttle friction adjuster and
return the throttle to the fully closed po-
sition. WARNING! Loosen the throttle
friction adjuster. If there is too much
resistance, it could be difficult to
move the throttle grip, which could
result in an accident. [EWM02250]
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The start-in-gear protection device prevents
the engine from starting except when in
neu- tral.
2. Attach the engine shut-off cord to a se-
cure place on your clothing, or your arm
or leg. Then install the clip on the other
end of the cord into the engine shut-off
switch.
Failure to attached engine
shut-off cord could result in a runaway
boat if opera- tor is ejected. Attach the
engine shut- off cord to a secure place
on your cloth- ing, or your arm or leg
while operating. Do not attach the cord
to clothing that could tear loose. Do
not route the cord where it could
become entangled, pre- venting it from
functioning.
Avoid accidentally pulling the
cord dur- ing normal operation. Loss
of engine power means the loss of
most steering control. Also, without
engine power, the boat could slow
rapidly. This could cause people and
objects in the boat to be thrown
forward.
1. Place the gear shift lever in neutral.
3. Place the throttle grip in the “ ”
(start) position. After the engine starts,
return the throttle to the fully closed po-
sition.