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B. Fuel Injected Engines (EFI)
On fuel injected engines, starting the engine is much
easier and faster. It is not necessary to use the throttle
while in neutral to cold-start the engine. Simply turn the
key and allow the engine to warm up.
For additional information, refer to the section on "Start-
ing and Operation" in the engine manufacturer's manual.
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NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH
Every control system has a neutral safety switch incor-
porated into it. This device prohibits the engine from
being started while the shift lever is in any position other
than the neutral position. If the engine will not start, slight
movement of the shift lever may be necessary to locate
the neutral position and disengage the safety cutout
switch. Control or cable adjustments are required to cor-
rect this condition should it persist. See your
Four Winns® dealer for necessary control and cable ad-
justments.
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CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Periodic inspections of the controls, cables, and all con-
nections should be made. Signs of looseness, rust, cor-
rosion, wear, cable jacket cracks or other deterioration
require immediate system servicing. Replace all dam-
aged components.
Generally, periodic lubrication of all moving parts and
connections with a light, waterproof grease is in order.
Cables can be lubricated by positioning them to their
fullest extension and applying light grease to the inner
cable near the jacket. Working the cables back and forth
will distribute the grease in the inner cable. Reapply the
grease if necessary.
Lubrication should be performed as often as necessary
to keep the system operating smoothly. Cable manu-
facturers such as Teleflex®, OMC®, and Morse® often
offer special tools to make cable lubrication easier.
Cable and control adjustments may become necessary.
Adjustment screws in the control, on the cables and in
the linkage are provided.
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DO NOT attempt control adjustments unless you
are familiar with servicing control systems ser-
vice procedures. Control misadjustment can
cause loss of control.
Other lubrication, adjustment and maintenance instruc-
tions are included in the information provided by the con-
trol manufacturer.
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