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"SAE Viscosity Chart" and your engine manual in-
cluded in the owner's packet. DO NOT USE MULTI-
GRADE OIL. Power steering and power trim use
automatic transmission fluid. Check the fluid levels
in the vertical drive units or transmission as often as
practical.
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3. Start and operate the bilge blower system for at least
four (4) minutes before start-up.
4. Lower the vertical outdrive units (on applicable mod-
els) making sure the water intakes are under the water.
B. Cold Engine Start (Carbureted Engines)
1. The engine may require priming prior to starting. To
prime the engine, proceed as follows:
a. Place ignition switch in the OFF position.
b. Disengage shift mechanism.
c. Move control handle to the full throttle position;
this operates accelerator pump and primes the
engine.
d. Repeat priming, if necessary.
e. Return the control handle to fast idle position.
2. Turn key switch to START position and hold until
engine starts. DO NOT hold in START position for
more than ten seconds. In colder weather, more prim-
ing may be necessary. However, too much priming
may flood engine.
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If engine floods:
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Disengage shift. Move handle to full throttle position.
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Turn key switch to the START position.
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Immediately move the control handle to the idle posi-
tion when the engine starts.
NOTICE
Failure to move the control handle to the idle
position immediately when engine starts will al-
low engine to "over-rev" and engine damage could
result. "Over-revving" engine after off-season stor-
age could also damage the water pump impeller.
When starting engine for the first time after
off-season storage, always idle engine for
one minute to allow the water pump to
prime.
3. As soon as engine starts:
a. Release key to the ON or RUN position.
b. Move control handle to the fast idle position to
warm up engine. DO NOT exceed 1000 RPM.
C. Warm Engine Starting (Carbureted Engines)
1. Move control handle to the neutral detent position.
2. Turn key switch to START position and hold until
engine starts, but DO NOT hold in start position for
more than ten seconds. If engine does not start, let
go momentarily, then try again.
3. As soon as engine starts, release key to the ON or
RUN position.
NOTICE
NEVER turn key to START position when en-
gine is running.
D. Cold / Warm Engine Start (EFI Engines)
1. Move the control handle to NEUTRAL detent
position.
2. Turn the key switch to start and hold until engine
starts, for no longer than 10 seconds. If engine
does not start, let go momentarily, then try again.
3. As soon as engine starts, release key to ON or
RUN.
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