page 54.
If the engine is warm and fails to
start, open the throttle slightly and try to
start the engine again. If the engine still
fails to start, see page 86.
6. Slowly return the throttle grip to the fully
closed position.
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4. Push the starter button to start the en-
gine.
5. Immediately after the engine starts, re-
lease the starter button and allow it to
re- turn to its original position. NOTICE:
Never push the starter button while
the engine is running. Do not keep
the starter motor turning for more
than 5 seconds. If the starter motor
is turned continuously for more than
5 seconds, the battery will be
quickly discharged, thus making it
impossi- ble to start the engine. The
starter can also be damaged. If the
engine will not start after 5 seconds
of cranking, release the starter
button, wait 10 seconds, then crank
the engine again. [ECM00161]
TIP:
When the engine is cold, it
needs to be warmed up. For further
information, see
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 remote control lever in neutral.
TIP:
The start-in-gear protection device prevents
the engine from starting except when in neu-