Mercury Alpha

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5 Refer to A or B as appropriate for your model.
A Carbureted Engine
- Push THROTTLE ONLY button and position
throttle setting as follows:
COLD ENGINE - Move control/throttle lever to full throttle, then
return to about 1/4 throttle. In extreme cold it may be necessary
to pump lever more than once.
WARM ENGINE - Move control/throttle lever to 1/4 throttle posi-
tion.
FLOODED ENGINE - Move control/throttle lever to full throttle. Be
prepared to decrease engine speed to 1000-1500 rpm as soon as
engine starts.
B EFI Engine
- Position throttle setting as follows:
COLD ENGINE - Leave in neutral/idle speed position.
WARM ENGINE - Leave in neutral/idle speed position.
FLOODED ENGINE - Turn ignition switch to ON position. Push
the THROTTLE ONLY button and place the throttle lever at 50%
position. Attempt to start engine. As soon as engine starts, return
throttle to the idle position.
6 Turn ignition key to START. Release key when engine starts and
allow switch to return to RUN position.
7 Carbureted Engines - Move control/throttle lever back to
decrease engine rpm to 1000-1500 rpm if necessary.
8 Check oil pressure gauge immediately after engine starts. If oil
pressure is not within specified range (see SPECIFICATIONS), stop
engine immediately and determine cause.
9 If engine is cold, run engine for 1 or 2 minutes at fast idle
(1000-1500 rpm).