Starting, Shifting And Stopping - Mercury HP 500 EFI Bravo XR/XZ/III User Manual

Starting, Shifting and Stopping

Before starting engine, operate bilge blower for at least five
minutes to remove any explosive fumes from engine compart-
ment. If boat is not equipped with a bilge blower, open engine
hatch and leave open while starting engine.
IMPORTANT: Observe the following:
•
Do not start engine without water being supplied to seawater
pickup pump (to prevent pump or engine damage).
•
Do not operate starter motor continuously for more than 30
seconds.
•
Never shift drive unit unless engine is at Idle rpm.
1 Perform the following as appropriate:
•
Check all items listed in OPERATION CHART.
•
Perform any other necessary checks, as indicated by your dealer,
or specified in your boat owner's manual.
•
Place drive unit in full down/in position.
•
Place control handle in NEUTRAL.
•
Position throttle setting as follows:
COLD OR WARM ENGINE - EFI engines require no throttle advance
to start. The boat can be operated after the engine has started and
is idling smoothly.
NOTE: Engines that have not been started for extended periods or
have had fuel filter changes may not stay running on the first few ini-
tial attempts to start. Do not advance the throttle to keep engine run-
ning. Continue to restart the engine until it idles smoothly, which
means the fuel system is primed. Allow engine to warm up to 130 °
F(54 ° C) before advancing throttle.
FLOODED ENGINE - Move control/throttle lever to HALF throttle.
Be prepared to decrease engine speed to 1000-1500 rpm as soon
as engine starts.
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500 EFI Bravo