Mercury 40 JET FOURSTROKE Operation, Maintenance & Installation Manual page 48

4. Shift outboard to neutral ("N") position.
5. Move the throttle‑only lever to the fully closed position or press the
throttle‑only button.
a
b
a - Fully closed position
b - Maximum fast idle speed position
6. Starting a flooded engine ‑ Advance the throttle‑only lever or control
handle to the maximum throttle‑only position and continue to crank the
engine for starting. Immediately reduce engine speed after engine starts.
7. Turn ignition key to the "START" position. If the engine fails to start in ten
seconds, return the key to the "ON" position, wait 30 seconds and try
again.
OPERATION
N
26838
a
b
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