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II
Starting
NOTE! Do not start engine out of water unless using a
flushing adapter.
WARNING! When using a flushing adaptor, re-
move the propellers befor starting engine to
prevent accidental contact with moving propel-
lers. If propellers are not removed, personal
injury could result.
l Move the control lever to the neutral/idle position.
l Turn the ignition key one more step to the right
(starter position II) to start the engine. Release
the key as soon as the engine has started. Turn
the starter motor for a maximum of 10 seconds, if
the engine does not start release the key and try
again after a few seconds.
IMPORTANT Never turn the key to the starter
position with the engine running!
l Immediately after the engine has started check
that the oil pressure and battery charge instru-
ments are reading normal.
NOTE! Your boat may be equipped with a low oil
pressure (and high engine coolant temperature)
acoustic alarm and warning lamp. This alarm may
sound while the engine is started until oil pressure
has built up. Never rev a cold engine!
l If the engine is cold: idle it, while casting off for ex-
ample.
l Shift to forward or reverse and start off.
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