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A. Before Starting
1. Check the engine compartment for water, gas,
and/or oil leaks of any kind. Keep the bilge in a
clean condition to prevent blower and bilge pump
damage, and fire hazards.
2. Check the fluid levels of the engine oil and power
steering system daily. Fill oil or steer i ng fluid as
required by the indications on the dip sticks.
Refer to your engine manual included in the
owner's packet. Follow engine manufacturer's
recommendations.
NOTICE
IMPORTANT: Lubrication requirements for cata-
lyzed engines differ from the requirements for
non-catalyzed engines. Some marine-grade lu-
bricants contain high levels of phosphorus, which
can damage the catalyst system. Although these
high phosphorus lubricants may allow acceptable
engine performance, exposure over time will dam-
age the catalyst. Catalysts damaged by lubricants
containing high levels of phosphorus may not be
covered by the engine manufacturer's warranty.
3. Power steer ing and power trim use automatic
trans m ission fluid. Check the fluid levels in the
vertical drive units or transmission as often as
practical.
4. Start and operate the bilge blower system for at
least four (4) minutes before start-up.
5. Lower the vertical outdrive unit using trim switch
making sure the water intakes are under the wa-
ter.
B.
Cold / Warm Engine Start - EFI Engines
1. Move the control handle to neutral detent (idle)
position. The position of the control handle is typi-
cally in the center or straight up position of the
control. See Figure A1. Notice as you push the
shifter control to the neutral position you will feel
the neutral detent engage thus indicating you are
in neutral. Note: A "start-in-neutral-only" feature
prevents starting the engine while in gear.
Operation - Section A
Figure A1: Throttle Control in Neutral Position
2. Turn the key switch to start and hold until engine
starts or 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.
NOTICE
Priming is not necessary for EFI engines. Re-
fer to the engine owner's manual for addi tional
informa tion.
C. Shifting and Control Speed
1. Move shifter control to the neutral detent (idle)
position. This will engage neutral start switch and
allow engine to start. Move the throttle control to
the idle position.
DO NOT shift into FORWARD or REVERSE
unless engine is running. Damage to the shift
system could result from trying to shift without
the engine running. Carefully check function of
all control and engine systems before leaving
the dock.
2. To go FORWARD - move the shifter control for-
ward.
3. To go in REVERSE - move the shifter control rear-
ward.
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