Mercury HP 500 EFI Bravo XR/XZ/III User Manual page 69

Starting, Shifting and Stopping (cont.)
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Turn ignition key to START. Release key when engine starts and
allow switch to return to RUN position.
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Check oil pressure gauge immediately after engine starts. If oil
pressure is not within specified range (see SPECIFICATIONS),
stop engine immediately and determine cause.
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If engine is cold, make sure engine is idling smoothly before oper-
ating boat.
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After engine has warmed up, check water temperature gauge to
ensure that engine temperature is not abnormally high. If it is, stop
engine immediately and determine cause.
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Be sure charging system is functioning correctly.
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Observe power package for fuel, oil, water and exhaust leaks.
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To shift drive unit into gear, move control/shift lever with a firm,
quick motion forward to shift to FORWARD gear, or backward to
shift to REVERSE. After shifting drive unit, advance throttle to de-
sired setting.
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To shift drive unit out of gear, move control/shift lever to NEUTRAL
and allow engine to drop to IDLE speed. If engine has been run
at high speed for a long period of time, allow engine to cool by run-
ning at IDLE speed for 3 to 5 minutes.
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Turn ignition key to OFF.
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IMPORTANT: Starting procedure if engine is shut-off or stops
with drive unit in gear.
1. Pull/push remote control handle to neutral-lock position (it
will be necessary to exert force to move handle).
2. Turn key to start position, momentarily, to release clutch from
gear.
3. Resume normal starting procedure.
500 EFI Bravo
OPERATION
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