Section 3 - On The Water
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Operation Chart
BEFORE STARTING AFTER STARTING
WHILE
UNDERWAY
AFTER STOPPING
Turn battery switch on.
Check shift and
throttle control
operation.
Close fuel shut off valve.
Operate bilge blowers.
Check steering
operation.
Close seacock, if
equipped.
Open fuel shut off valve.
Flush cooling system if in
saltwater.
Open seacock, if equipped. Drain bilge.
Close the drain system.
Place sterndrive unit in full down/in
position.
Check the engine oil.
Perform all other checks specified
by your dealer and/or boat builder.
Listen for Audio Warning Alarm to
sound when the ignition switch is in
the "ON" position.
Starting and Stopping the Engine
NOTE: Only perform those functions applicable to your power package.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Check all items listed in the Operation Chart.
2. Place the remote control handle in neutral.
NOTICE
Without sufficient cooling water, the engine, the water pump, and other components will
overheat and suffer damage. Provide a sufficient supply of water to the water inlets during
operation.
!
WARNING
Explosive fumes contained in the engine compartment can cause serious injury or death
from fire or explosion. Before starting the engine, operate the bilge blower or vent the
engine compartment for at least five minutes.
3. Turn ignition key to "START". Release key when engine starts and allow switch to return
to "ON" position. Allow engine to warm up (6‑10 minutes on first start of the day).
NOTE: If the engine has not run for a long period of time it may require a couple of attempts
while the fuel bowl refills.
4. If engine does not start after 3 attempts:
a. Push the throttle only button and position the remote control handle/throttle lever
to the 1/4 throttle position.
b. Turn ignition key to "START". Release key when engine starts and allow switch
to return to "ON" position.
5. If engine does not start after step 4:
a. Move the remote control handle/throttle lever to full throttle position, then return
to 1/4 throttle.
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