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NOTE:
• If your engine does not start quickly when
warm, move the warm-up lever to the slightly
opened position and try again.
• If the engine fails to start after 5 seconds,
wait 10 seconds and try again.
5. After the engine has started, let it warm up
until the idle speed has stabilized.
NOTICE
If you turn the ignition key to the “START”
position for more than 5 seconds, the starter
system could be damaged.
Never turn the ignition key to the “START”
position for more than 5 seconds.
NOTICE
If you turn the ignition key to the “START”
position while the engine is running, the
starter system could be damaged.
Never turn the ignition key to the “START”
position while the engine is running.
NOTICE
If the Caution System is not working properly,
you may not be alerted to a condition that
could cause damage to your outboard motor.
If the caution lamp does not come on briefly
once the engine starts, before turning OFF
again, the caution lamp may be broken or a
failure may exist in the system circuit. Consult
your authorized Suzuki marine dealer.
NOTICE
Continuing to operate your outboard motor
with the Caution System activated could
result in severe damage to your outboard
motor.
If the caution lamp remains lit after starting
the engine, check the engine oil level and add
oil if necessary. If the oil level is correct, con-
sult your authorized Suzuki marine dealer.
Cooling water check
As soon as the engine starts, water should
spray out of the pilot water hole 1, indicating
that the water pump and cooling system are
working properly. If you notice that water does
not spray out of the pilot water hole, stop the
engine as soon as possible and consult your
authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer.
NOTICE
Setting the throttle valve to “full open” posi-
tion immediately after starting the engine
without providing sufficient warming up may
cause the engine failure.
After the engine start, warm it up sufficiently
before running it at high speed.
NOTICE
Never operate your outboard motor when
there is no water coming out of the pilot water
hole, or severe damage can result.
After starting the engine, check to make sure
that there is water coming out of the pilot
water hole.
WARNING
Operating the boat when the emergency stop
switch is not operating properly can be haz-
ardous.
Before starting off, check to make sure that
the emergency stop switch operates properly.