Engine Starting - 21
Electric Start Models
Start-up
Align the arrow mark on the throttle grip with the
START position.
1. Start position
2. Throttle grip
BEFORE cranking your engine, connect the battery
as instructed in Battery.
The motor can be started manually, and operated
without a battery.
IMPORTANT: If motor is operated without a bat-
tery, DO NOT connect any electrical equipment to
motor’s charging system as electrical damage
could result.
While seated, press start button to START motor.
Crank the engine no longer than 10 seconds.
1. Start button
2. NEUTRAL
IMPORTANT: The starter motor can be damaged if
operated continuously for more than 10 seconds.
Release start button as soon as engine starts. If en-
gine does not start, release button momentarily and
then try again.
DO NOT press start button when the engine is run-
ning. Starter and flywheel will be damaged.
If your outboard does not react normally to this
starting procedure or it fails to start, refer to Trouble
Check Chart.
WARNING
When not connected to a battery, cover the
positive (+) battery cable’s ring terminal
with the attached boot to prevent the charg-
ing system from sparking.
Do not wrap the loose battery cable around
the engine as a way of storing it. Doing so
can restrict steering or damage the cable, or
both. Loop the cable and hang it close to
the engine.
Do not connect electrical equipment to the
engine’s charging system. The connected
equipment and the engine could both be
damaged.
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