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11 Push in the primer/idle speed knob after engine starts. If engine begins to stall,
re-prime until engine is running smoothly.
Note: Starting Flooded Engine - push in the primer/idle speed knob and turn full
clockwise. Continue to crank the engine for starting.
12Turn the primer/idle speed knob counterclockwise (direction of arrow) to obtain
desired idle speed as engine warms up.
13Check for water flowing out of the water pump indicator hole. For models
equipped with a thermostat, the amount of water flow can vary, from droplets
to a full spray, due to the thermostat operation. It may take several minutes for
the engine to warm up enough for water to start spraying out of the indicator
hole.
IMPORTANT: If no water is coming out of the water pump indicator hole, stop
engine and check cooling water intake for obstruction. No obstruction may
indicate a water pump failure or blockage in the cooling system. These
conditions will cause the engine to overheat. Have the outboard checked by
your dealer. Operating the engine while overheated may cause serious engine
damage.
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STARTING THE ENGINE - REMOTE CONTROL MODELS
Before starting, read the Pre-Starting Check List, Special Operating Instructions,
Pre-Starting Instructions, and Engine Break-in Procedure on the first three pages
in the Operation Section.
1 Open fuel tank vent screw (in filler cap) on manual venting type tanks.
2 Squeeze the fuel line primer bulb several times until it feels firm.
3 Insure that the lanyard stop switch is in the RUN position.
4 Set the remote control handle to neutral position.
5 In extreme cold temperature, It may be helpful to prime the engine 1 to 3 times
using the manual primer knob on the outboard before starting.
IMPORTANT: Electric starting outboard models must not be started
manually using the starter rope, or run, without having the battery leads
connected to a battery, as damage to the charging system could result.
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6 Cold Engine - Do not advance the neutral fast idle speed feature on the remote
control for initial starting. After the engine has started, you can slowly advance
the fast idle speed feature to increase idle speed until engine is warmed up.
Keep engine speed below 2000 RPM.
7 Warm Engine - Advance the fast idle lever (a) or throttle only feature (b) to an
approximate halfway (1/2) setting. After engine start up, immediately reduce
engine speed back to idle.
8 Turn ignition key to the START position. If engine is cold, push in on key to
choke. If engine fails to start in ten seconds, return key to ON position, wait 30
seconds and try again.
Note: Starting Flooded Engine - Advance the fast idle lever or throttle only feature
to the full maximum position. Without activating primer, crank engine for 10
seconds. Wait 30 seconds and repeat until engine starts. Immediately start to
reduce engine speed after engine starts.
9 Check for water flowing out of the water pump indicator hole. For models
equipped with a thermostat, the amount of water flow can vary, from droplets
to a full spray, due to the thermostat operation. It may take several minutes for
the engine to warm up enough for water to start spraying out of the indicator
hole.
IMPORTANT: If no water is coming out of the water pump indicator hole,
stop engine and check cooling water intake for obstruction. No obstruction
may indicate a water pump failure or blockage in the cooling system. These
conditions will cause the engine to overheat. Have the outboard checked by
your dealer. Operating the engine while overheated will cause engine
damage.
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GEAR SHIFTING - ALL MODELS
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Your outboard has three gear shift positions to provide operation: Forward (F),
Neutral (out of gear) and Reverse (R).
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to shift outboard into Reverse gear when the
engine is not running. This could cause damage to the gear shift
mechanism.
2 Tiller handle Models - Reduce throttle speed to IDLE position.
3 Always shift outboard into gear with a quick motion.
4 After shifting outboard into gear, advance the remote control lever or rotate the
throttle grip (tiller handle models) further to increase speed.
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STOPPING THE ENGINE - ALL MODELS
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Remote Control Models - Reduce engine speed and shift outboard to neutral
position. Turn ignition key or On-Off Switch to OFF position.
6 Tiller Handle Models - Reduce engine speed and shift outboard to neutral
position. Push in the engine stop button or move the lanyard stop switch to the
OFF position.
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