Section 3 - On the Water
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4. Turn the ignition key switch to the "START" position then release, or depress the start/
stop button and release. If the engine is cold, allow the engine to operate at idle for 6–
10 minutes or until the engine temperature reaches 60° C (140° F).
5. If the engine does not start after three attempts:
a. Push the throttle‑only button and position the remote control handle or throttle
lever to the 1/4 throttle position.
b. Turn the ignition key to "start." Release key when the engine starts and allow the
switch to return to the "on" position.
6. If the engine does not start after step 5:
a. Move the remote control lever to the full throttle position, then return to 1/4 throttle.
b. Turn the ignition key to "START." Release key when the engine starts and allow
the switch to return to the "on" position.
7. Inspect the power package for fuel, oil, water, and exhaust leaks.
8. Move the control handle with a firm, quick motion forward to shift to forward gear, or
backward to shift to reverse. After shifting, advance throttle to desired setting.
NOTICE
Shifting into gear at engine speeds above idle will damage the drive system. Shift the
drive into gear only when the engine is operating at idle.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Move the remote control handle to neutral/idle and allow the engine to slow to idle
speed. If the engine has been operated at high speed for a long period of time, allow
the engine to cool at idle speed for 3 to 5 minutes.
2. The engine can be stopped by any one of the following four methods:
a. Move the ignition key switch to the "ACCESSORY" or "OFF" position. The engine
will stop and the control system will be deactivated.
b. Depress the start/stop button, if equipped. The engine will stop and the control
system will remain active.
c. Momentarily move the ignition key switch to the "START" position, then release
immediately. The control system will recognize that the engine is running and will
stop the engine. The control system will remain active. Moving the ignition key
switch to the "START" position again will issue a start request to the control system
and the control system will start the engine, if appropriate.
d. Activate the lanyard stop switch, if equipped. The engine will stop, but the control
system will remain active. The control system will not allow the engine to start if
the lanyard stop switch is activated.
Throttle Only Operation
NOTE: When operating in throttle only (neutral) mode, the DTS Control System will not
allow the engine speed to increase above 3500 RPM.
Console mount remote controls are equipped with a throttle‑only button. To activate throttle
only mode:
1. Refer to the Remote Controls section for remote control features.
2. Move the control lever to the idle/neutral position.
3. Depress the throttle‑only button, and move the control lever to the idle/forward or idle/
reverse position. The DTS control system will sound two beeps on the audio warning
horn to indicate throttle only mode is active. On console mount remote controls, the
neutral light will begin to blink.
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