Before Starting the Engine
• Read the pre‑starting checklist and pre‑starting instructions in the
appropriate outboard operation manual.
• If the engine has less than 100 hours of operation, read the engine
break‑in procedure in the appropriate outboard operation manual.
• Check the tiller handle for any loose fasteners or components.
• Ensure that all tiller handle adjustments are set to the operator's
preference. Refer to Adjustments.
Starting the Engine
1. Open the fuel tank vent screw (in the filler cap) on manual venting type
fuel tanks.
2. Models with primer bulb ‑ Position the fuel line primer bulb so the arrow
on the side of the bulb is pointing up. Squeeze the fuel line primer bulb
until it feels firm.
3. Ensure that the lanyard is engaged with the lanyard stop switch and the
lanyard cord is attached to the operator's wrist or personal flotation device
(PFD).
a - Lanyard cord clip (attach to the operator)
b - Lanyard stop switch (on the tiller handle)
OPERATION
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