Emergency Starting - Manual Start Models - Mercury 40 SeaPro Operation, Maintenance & Installation Manual

Emergency Starting ‑ Manual Start Models
If the starter system fails, use the spare starter rope (provided) and follow
procedure.
The neutral‑speed‑protection device is inoperative when starting the engine
with the emergency starter rope. Set the engine speed at idle and the gear
shift in neutral to prevent the outboard from starting in gear.
1. Shift outboard to neutral (N) position.
N
2. If starter rope is intact, pull rope out of the rewind housing and tie a knot in
the rope. Remove retainer from end of rope and untie the retainer knot.
3. Set the lanyard stop switch to "RUN" position. Refer to General
Information ‑ Lanyard Stop Switch.
OPERATION
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