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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).
10After engine has warmed up, check water temperature gauge to
ensure that engine temperature is not abnormally high. If it is, stop
engine immediately and determine cause.
11 Be sure charging system is functioning correctly.
12Observe power package for fuel, oil, water and exhaust leaks.
13To shift drive unit, return control/throttle lever to NEUTRAL. Move
control/shift lever with a firm, quick motion forward to shift to
FORWARD gear, or backward to shift to REVERSE. After shifting
drive unit, advance throttle to desired setting.
14Move control/shift lever to NEUTRAL and allow engine to drop to
IDLE speed. If engine has been run at high speed for a long period
of time, allow engine to cool by running at IDLE speed for 3 to 5
minutes.
15Turn ignition key to OFF.