Before Starting; Starting Cold Engine - Mercury 50 User Manual

OPERATION
ELS WITH REMOTE CONT
(Continued)
OPERATOR and PASSENGERS SHOULD
BE SEATED WHENEVER ATTEMPTING
to START the ENGINE.
Before attempting to start engine, MAKE
CERTAIN that outboard is shifted into
NEUTRAL and that area around boat is
clear (to get underway).
IMPORTANT: Remote control MUST BE
-
equipped with a neutral start switch
remote control handle MUST BE i n NEU-
TRAL position in order to operate the
starter.

BEFORE STARTING

Check o i l level in oil injection system
tank add oil as necessary.
Check fuel tank(s) for sufficient fuel
Open air vsnt o n fuel tanks
Squeeze fuel primer bulb until it is firm.
Place control handle i n NEUTRAL.
Check that lanyard stop switch is in RUN
position.
The need for steering systemhemote con-
trol inspection or service is indicated by
increased effort o r binding while turning
the steering wheel, excessive free-play or
unusual sounds. If any of these problems
exist, contact your Dealer immediately.
Use extreme care if operating boat before
repairs are made.
Check remote control and steering opera-
tion.
Turn key from OFF t o O N to test warning
circuit, the warning horn should sound
only momentarily. If it does not, contact an
Authorized Dealer.
DO NOT operate starter motor for longer
than 30 seconds or starter motor may be
damaged. Allow at least 2 minutes between
starting attempts.
IMPORTANT: Starter circuit 1 s protected
by SFE 20 AMP fuse on starboard side of
engine. If starter fails to operate, check for
blown fuse. BEFORE replacing fuse, locate
and correct cause of overload.

STARTING COLD ENGINE

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Lift Fast Idl+ Lever to a halfway
between full and full down position.
IMPORTANT: With Fast ldle Lever i n u p
position, control handle CANNOT be
moved into FORWARD or REVERSE
GEAR.
Turn key clo,:kwrse to HUN p o s i t ~ o n and
push In o n key to activateenrlchener Hold
key I n the pbsned In for 4 to 6
seconds, t h e 1 turn key c l o c k w ~ s e past
RUN posltton t o START
A
C A U T I O N
Be prepared to alter throttle setting when
engine starts. DO NOT allow engine to
exceed 2500 RPM while i n NEUTRAL.
As soon as e i ~ g i n e starts, allow key to
return t o RUN positlorr and release en-
actuate enrichener agar1
Check for s t e i d y stream of water from
water pump "Tell-Tale If lnterrn~ttent or
n o flow observed, STOP ENGINE IM-
MEDIATELY. Check "Tell-Tale" stream
often during outboard
After warm-r p, returrl Fast ldle Lever to
full down p o s t t l m
A continuous warning horn will sound if
engine overheats. Stop engine immedi-
ately if alarm sounds. Locate and remedy
cause of overheating before using out-
board.