Mercury HP700 SCi Manual page 55

IMPORTANT: Observe the following:
• Do not start the engine without supplying water to the
seawater pickup pump (to prevent pump or engine damage).
• Do not operate the starter motor continuously for more than
30 seconds.
• Never shift the drive unit unless the engine is at idle RPM.
Perform the following as appropriate:
Check all items listed in Operation Chart.
Perform any other necessary checks, as indicated by your
dealer, or specified in your boat owner's manual.
Place the drive unit in full the down/in position.
Place the control handle in neutral.
COLD OR WARM ENGINE
EFI engines require no throttle advance to start. The boat can be
operated after the engine has started and is idling smoothly.
NOTE: Engines that have not been started for extended periods
or have had fuel filter changes may not stay running on the first
few initial attempts to start. Do not advance the throttle to keep the
engine running. Continue to restart the engine until it idles
smoothly which means the fuel system is primed. Allow the engine
to warm up to 54 °C (130 °F) before advancing the throttle. Do not
operate at full throttle until the engine reaches an oil temperature
of 60 °C (140 °F).
FLOODED ENGINE
Move control/throttle lever to half throttle. Be prepared to decrease
engine speed to 1000 ‑ 1500 RPM as soon as engine starts.
STARTING PROCEDURE
1. Turn the key switch to "START." Release the key when the
engine starts and allow the switch to return to the "RUN"
position.
2. Check the oil pressure gauge immediately after the engine
starts. If oil pressure is not within the specified range, see
Specifications, stop the engine immediately, and determine
cause.
OPERATION
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