Operation
Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur-
G
ing normal operation. Loss of engine
power means the loss of most steering
control. Also, without engine power, the
boat could slow rapidly. This could
cause people and objects in the boat to
be thrown forward.
3.
Turn the main switch to "
NOTE:
Dual engine users: When the main switch is
turned on, the buzzer operates for a few sec-
onds then stops automatically. The buzzer
also operates if one of the engines stalls.
4.
Turn the main switch to "
and hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds.
40
5.
ECM00191
CAUTION:
Never turn the main switch to "
G
(start) while the engine is running.
Do not keep the starter motor turning for
G
" (on).
more than 5 seconds. If the starter motor
is turned continuously for more than 5
seconds, the battery will be quickly dis-
charged, thus making it impossible to
start the engine. The starter can also be
damaged. If the engine will not start after
5 seconds of cranking, return the main
switch to "
then crank the engine again.
EMU27670
EMU30033
Electric start models
1.
2.
" (start),
3.
ON
OFF
Immediately after the engine starts, re-
lease the main switch to return it to "
(on).
" (on), wait 10 seconds,
Warming up engine
After starting the engine, allow it to idle for
3 minutes to warm up. Failure to do so will
shorten engine life.
Be sure the low oil pressure-warning indi-
cator remains off after starting the en-
gine.
Check for a steady flow of water from the
cooling water pilot hole.
START
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