Mercury 200 Verado FourStroke Operation And Maintenance Manual page 72

5. Shift the outboard to neutral (N) position.
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b - Neutral
c - Reverse
NOTE: For initial start of a new engine or for an engine that ran out of fuel,
refer to Fuel Supply Module Priming Procedure .
6. Ignition key starting ‑ Turn the ignition key to the START position and
release the key. The electronic starting system will automatically crank the
engine for starting. If the engine fails to start, the engine will stop
cranking. Turn the key to the START position again until the engine starts.
7. After the engine starts, check for a steady stream of water flowing out of
the water pump indicator hole.
IMPORTANT: If no water is coming out of the water pump indicator hole, stop
the engine and check the cooling water intake for obstruction. No obstruction
may indicate a water pump failure or blockage in the cooling system. These
conditions will cause the engine to overheat. Have the outboard checked by
your dealer. Operating the engine while overheated will cause engine damage.
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