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Move the shift lever to NEUTRAL. Refer to
Shifting and Speed Control on page 14.
1. NEUTRAL
WARNING
Always shift to NEUTRAL before start-
ing the outboard to prevent sudden
boat movement, which can cause
injury.
Twist throttle grip to SHIFT or slower.
1
1
1. SHIFT
DO NOT advance the throttle before start-up.
Advancing the throttle overrides the electron-
ic idle control system. After the engine starts,
the engine management module ( EMM ) au-
tomatically increases idle speed slightly. Idle
speed will decrease as the engine warms up.
If the outboard is started at wide open throt-
tle, twist the throttle grip back to SHIFT be-
fore shifting.
While seated, grasp the starter handle and
pull slowly until the starter engages, then pull
hard. Repeat, if needed, until outboard starts.
To prevent damage to starter assembly, allow
starter cord to rewind before releasing starter
handle.
1
1. Starter handle
2. NEUTRAL
If your outboard does not react normally to
this starting procedure or if it fails to start, re-
fer to Troubleshooting on page 33.
After Engine Starts
Check the water pump indicator. A steady
stream of water indicates the water pump is
working. If a steady stream of water from the
water pump indicator is not visible, stop the
engine. Refer to Engine Overheating on
page 21.
S
, S
TARTING
TOPPING
1
, S
HIFTING
2
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