Mercury 8 - Top Cowl Removal And Installation; Battery Inspection

OPERATION
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Stopping The Engine
1. Remote Control Models ‑ Reduce engine speed and shift
outboard to neutral position. Turn ignition key to "OFF"
position.
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2. Tiller Handle Models ‑ Reduce engine speed and shift
outboard to neutral position. Push in the engine stop button or
turn ignition key to "OFF" position.
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Emergency Starting
If the starter system fails, use the spare starter rope (provided) and
follow this procedure.
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WARNING
The neutral‑speed‑protection device is inoperative when starting
the engine with the emergency starter rope. Set the engine speed
at idle and the gear shift in neutral to prevent the outboard from
starting in gear.
1. Shift the outboard into neutral.
2. Ensure the lanyard stop switch is in the run position.
3. Remove the top cowl.