ENGINE OPERATION22
5
3
Pull the choke knob fully.
Note
Operation of the choke knob is not required
if the engine is warm.
4
Pull the starter rope slowly until resis-
tance is met.
Give it a sharp tug to start the engine.
5
Turn the handle grip to its original posi-
tion gradually once the engine has
started.
6
Push back the choke knob slowly.
7
Carefully turn the throttle grip to
“SLOW”.
Do not operate the engine with gear case
out of water.
Severe personal injury, or engine damage
will result.
Manual Rope Start - - - in case of
trouble with the Recoil Starter
Wind the starter rope around the flywheel
a few turns. Give it a sharp tug to start the
engine. Use a socket wrench or similar to
get a firm grip on the end of the rope.
Be careful that your clothes or other items
do not get caught in the rotating engine
parts.
To prevent accident and injury, do not re-
attach the recoil starter after the engine
has been started using the emergency
starter rope. Be sure to put the top cowl
back on.
Immediately contact an authorized dealer
when reaching shore.
Be sure that no bystander(s) is within 2
meters from back of starting operator.
Do not operate the outboard motor with
top cowl removed from the power unit,
or contacting turning flywheel which can
lead to serious personal injury.
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