PowerTec 40Hp Owner's Manual page 31

6. Immediately after the engine starts, re-
lease the main switch and allow it to re-
CAUTION
Never turn the main switch to ""
(start) while the engine is running.
Do not keep the starter motor turning
for more than 5 seconds. If the starter
motor is turned continuously for more
than 5 seconds, the battery will be
quickly discharged, thus making it im-
possible to start the engine. The starter
can also be damaged. If the engine will
not start after 5 seconds of cranking,
return the main switch to " " (on), wait
10 seconds, then crank the engine
again.
NOTE
When the engine is cold, it needs to be
warmed up. For further information, see
page 33.
If the engine is warm and fails to start,
open the throttle slightly and try to start the
engine again. If the engine still fails to
start, see page 64.
Electric start and remote control models
1. Place the remote control lever in neutral.
2.Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to
a secure place on your clothing, or your
arm or leg. Then install the lock plate on
the other end of the lanyard into the en-
gine stop switch.
WARNING
Attach the engine stop switch lanyard
to a secure place on your clothing, or
your arm or leg while operating.
Do not attach the lanyard to clothing
that could tear loose. Do not route the
lanyard where it could become entan-
gled, preventing it from functioning.
Avoid accidentally pulling the lanyard
during normal operation. Loss of en-
gine power means the loss of most
steering control. Also, without engine
power, the boat could slow rapidly. This
could cause people and objects in the
boat to be thrown forward.
Electric start and remote control models
Turn the main switch to " " (on).
Functioning
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