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CA40
Starting, Shifting And Stopping
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WARNING
Before starting engine, operate bilge blower for at least five min-
utes to remove any explosive fumes from engine compartment.
If boat is not equipped with a bilge blower, open engine hatch
and leave open while starting engine.
IMPORTANT: Observe the following:
• Do not start engine without water being supplied to seawater
pickup pump (to prevent pump or engine damage).
• Do not operate starter motor continuously for more than 30
seconds.
• When engine starts, quickly reduce throttle setting to avoid
exceeding 1500 RPM.
• Never shift drive unit unless engine is at Idle RPM.
1 Perform the following as appropriate:
A Check all items listed in OPERATION CHART.
B Perform any other necessary checks, as indicated by your dealer,
or specified in your boat owner’s manual.
C Place drive unit in full down/in position.
D Place control handle in NEUTRAL.
E Position throttle setting as follows: COLD ENGINE - Move control/
throttle lever to full throttle, then return to about 1/4 throttle. In ex-
treme cold it may be necessary to pump lever more than once.
WARM ENGINE - Move control/throttle lever to 1/4 throttle position.
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