OPERATION
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5. 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.
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NOTE: Starting Flooded Engine ‑ lift the neutral fast idle lever to full up and continue to crank the engine for
starting.
6. Turn ignition key to "START" position and start the engine. If engine is cold, push in on key to choke the
engine while cranking. If engine fails to start in ten seconds, wait 30 seconds and try again. If engine begins
to stall, re‑choke (push key in) until engine is running smoothly.
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7. Check for a steady stream of water flowing out of the water pump indicator hole.
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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.
WARMING UP ENGINE
Before beginning operation, allow the engine to warm up at idling speed for 3 minutes.
Starting a Hot Engine
TILLER HANDLE MODELS
1. Pull out the choke knob.
2. Crank the engine with the recoil rope or with the electric start button.
3. Push in the choke knob after engine has started to warm up.
REMOTE CONTROL MODELS
1. Crank the engine over while pushing the key in to engage the choke solenoid.
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