NOTE: When restarting a warm engine, do not push the key; merely turn it to
the start position.
a - On
b - Start
5. When the engine starts, release the key, and it will return automatically to
the run position.
6. If the engine fails to start in 10 seconds, wait 30 seconds and try again. If
the engine begins to stall, reprime (push key in) until the engine is
running.
IMPORTANT: RAPID ACCELERATION HAZARD: Before shifting your
outboard from neutral into gear, decrease engine speed to slow. This will
prevent a rapid acceleration that can cause people in the boat to be thrown
from their seats or out of the boat, causing injury or death.
STARTING GUIDELINE
Temperature
Starting procedure
Over 25 °C (77 °F)
Turn the throttle grip to the original position. Pull the
choke knob and rewind starter once. Turn the throttle
grip to start position, push the choke knob back, then
pull the rewind starter until the engine starts.
15 °C–25 °C
(59 °F–77 °F)
Turn the throttle grip to start position. Pull the choke
knob and rewind starter once. Push the choke knob
back and pull the rewind starter until the engine starts.
Below 15 °C (59 °F)
Turn the throttle grip to start position. Pull the choke
knob and the rewind starter until combustion occurs.
Push the choke knob back and pull the rewind starter
until the engine starts.