Operation Chart; Starting And Stopping The Engine; Starting The Engine - MerCruiser Vazer 100 Owner's Manual

OPERATION CHART

Install the bilge drain plug.
Open the engine hatch. Air out the
bilge completely.
Turn the battery switch on, if
equipped.
Turn on and run the engine
compartment bilge blower, if
equipped, for 5 minutes.
Open fuel shut off valve, if
equipped.
Place sterndrive in full down (in)
position.
Check the engine oil.
Perform all other checks specified
by your dealer and boat builder.
Listen for the Audio Warning Alarm
to sound when the ignition switch is
in the "ON" position.
Warm‑up the engine at a fast
idle‑RPM for several minutes.

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.
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BEFORE STARTING

Operation Chart

AFTER STARTING
UNDERWAY
Frequently observe
Observe all gauges to
all gauges to check
check the condition of
the condition of the
the engine. If it is not
engine. If it is not
normal, stop the
normal, stop the
engine.
engine.
Check for fuel, oil,
Listen for the audio
water, fluid, and
alarm.
exhaust leaks.
Check the shift and
throttle control
operation.
Check the steering
operation.
NOTICE
WARNING
!
Section 3 - On The Water
WHILE STOPPING and SHUT
DOWN
Shift the remote control
lever to the neutral
position.
Turn the ignition key to the
"OFF" position.
Turn the battery switch to
the "OFF" position, if
equipped.
Close the fuel shut‑off
valve, if equipped.
Flush the seawater
cooling circuit, if operating
in saltwater, brackish
water, or polluted water.
Drain the bilge.
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