Mercury Jet 65 - Starting The Engine; Gear Shifting

OPERATIONS
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8. Remote control models - If engine is cold, advance the fast idle speed lever of throttle only feature to an
approximate halfway setting. After engine start up, immediately adjust neutral fast idle setting so engine speed
drops below 2000 RPM. Return back to normal idle speed after engine is warmed up.
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a - Fast idle speed lever b - Throttle only feature
9. Starting a flooded engine:
a. Tiller handle models - Advance the throttle grip to full throttle speed. Without activating primer, start
engine following starting procedure. Immediately start to reduce engine speed after engine starts.
b. Remote control models - Advance the fast idle speed lever or throttle only feature to the full maximum
position. Without activating the primer, crank engine for 10 seconds. Wait 30 seconds and repeat until
engine starts. Immediately start to reduce engine speed after engine starts.
10. Turn ignition key to "START" position and start the engine. If engine is cold, push in on key to prime the
engine while cranking. If engine fails to start in ten seconds, wait 30 seconds and try again. If engine begins
to stall, reprime until engine is running smoothly.
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11. After engine starts, 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 may cause serious engine damage.
Gear Shifting
• The outboard has three gear shift positions to provide operation. Forward (F), Neutral (N) and Reverse (R).