Mercury Jet 65 Manual page 39

When using emergency starter rope to start engine, the start in gear protection device is inoperative. Make sure
to set the outboard gear shift into neutral to prevent outboard from starting in gear. Sudden unexpected
acceleration could result in serious injury or death.
2. Shift outboard to neutral (N) position.
3. Set the lanyard stop switch to "RUN" position. Refer to General Information - Lanyard Stop Switch.
4. Turn the ignition key to "ON" position.
To prevent getting an electrical shock, do not touch any ignition component, wiring, or spark plug wire when
starting or running the engine.
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