If the lanyard is not engaged with the lanyard stop
switch, the lanyard clip light will illuminate and the
engine will not start.
4. Shift the outboard to the neutral position. A detent provides feedback to
the operator to ensure the gearcase is in neutral.
a - Forward (F)
b - Neutral (N)
c - Reverse (R)
5. Ensure that the throttle grip is in the idle position.
a - Idle position
NOTE: For initial start of a new engine, or for an engine that ran out of fuel or
was drained of fuel, the fuel system should be filled by following the procedure
in the
Starting the Outboard
section of the outboard operation manual.
6. If the engine is flooded, advance the throttle grip to half throttle position.
7. Turn the ignition key to the START position.
a. Smart Start models ‑ Immediately release the key. The electronic
starting system will automatically crank the engine for starting. If the
engine fails to start, the engine will stop cranking. Turn the key to the
START position again until the engine starts.
OPERATION
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