Mercury 135 OptiMax Manual page 37

Failure to provide sufficient cooling water will damage the water pump and cause the engine to
overheat. Provide a sufficient supply of water at the water inlets during operation.
1. Lower the outboard to the vertical operating position. Make sure all cooling water intake holes are
submerged.
2. Open fuel tank vent screw (in filler cap) on manual venting type fuel tanks.
3. Position the fuel line primer bulb so the arrow on the side of the bulb is pointing up. Squeeze the
fuel line primer bulb several times until it feels firm.
4. Set the lanyard stop switch to "RUN" position. Refer to General Information - Lanyard Stop
Switch.
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