5. STARTING THE ENGINE
Fuel line connection
Refer to the BF9.9A/15A owner’s manual page 15.
Electric starting (ignition key)
The anti-ventilation plate must be lowered into the water and be at least 2
inches below the surface. Running the outboard motor out of the water will
damage the water pump and overheat the engine.
l.Engage the emergency stop
EMERGENCY
switch clip located at one end of
ENGINE
the emergency stop switch lanyard
with the emergency engine stop
switch 1. Attach the other end of
the emergency engine stop switch
lanyard securely to the operator.
The engine will not start unless
the emergency stop switch clip is
engaged with the emergency en-
EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LANYARD
gine stop switch. SWITCH CLIP
If the operator does not attach the emergency stop switch lanyard, and
is thrown from his seat or out of the boat, the out-of-control boat can
seriously injure the operator, passengers, or bystanders. Always prop-
erly attach the lanyard before starting the motor.
A spare emergency stop switch clip
is provided on the remote control
box.
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