OPERATION
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7. Models without power trim ‑ Position the tilt lock lever down to
the lock position.
a - Tilt position b - Lock/run position
!
WARNING
Operating the engine without engaging the tilt lock lever can
cause serious injury or death. The outboard can tilt upwards
when decelerating or operating in reverse, causing loss of boat
control. Always lock the outboard in its run position before
operating.
8. Cold engine ‑ Advance the fast idle lever or throttle only
feature to an approximate halfway (1/2) setting. After engine
start up, immediately adjust neutral fast idle setting so engine
speed drops below 2000 RPM. Return back to normal idle
speed after engine is warmed up.
3030
a
b
a - Fast idle speed lever
b - Throttle only feature
9. Turn ignition key to the "START" position and start the engine.
If engine is cold, push in on key to choke engine. If engine fails
to start in 10 seconds, wait 30 seconds and try again. If engine
begins to stall, reprime (push key in) until engine is running.