Starting And Stopping The Engine; Starting The Engine - MerCruiser 3.0 MPI Owner's Manual

Turn battery switch on.
Operate bilge blowers.
Open fuel shut off valve.
Open seacock, if equipped.
Close the drain system.
Place sterndrive unit in full down/in
position.
Check the engine oil.
Perform all other checks specified
by your dealer and/or boat builder.
Listen for Audio Warning Alarm to
sound when the ignition switch is in
the "ON" position.

Starting and Stopping the Engine

NOTE: Only perform those functions applicable to your power package.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Check all items listed in the Operation Chart.
2. Place the remote control handle in neutral.
Without sufficient cooling water, the engine, the water pump, and other components will
overheat and suffer damage. Provide a sufficient supply of water to the water inlets during
operation.
Explosive fumes contained in the engine compartment can cause serious injury or death
from fire or explosion. Before starting the engine, operate the bilge blower or vent the
engine compartment for at least five minutes.
3. Turn ignition key to "START". Release key when engine starts and allow switch to return
to "ON" position. Allow engine to warm up (6‑10 minutes on first start of the day).
4. If engine does not start after 3 attempts:
a.
b.
5. If engine does not start after step 4:
a.
b.
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BEFORE STARTING
Push the throttle only button and position the remote control handle/throttle lever
to the 1/4 throttle position.
Turn ignition key to "START". Release key when engine starts and allow switch
to return to "ON" position.
Move the remote control handle/throttle lever to full throttle position, then return
to 1/4 throttle.
Turn ignition key to "START". Release key when engine starts and allow switch
to return to "ON" position.
Operation Chart
AFTER STARTING
UNDERWAY
Check shift and
throttle control
operation.
Check steering
operation.
NOTICE
WARNING
!
Section 3 - On the Water
WHILE
AFTER STOPPING
Close fuel shut off valve.
Close seacock, if
equipped.
Flush cooling system if in
saltwater.
Drain bilge.
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