Gear Shifting - Mercury 2.5 FourStroke Operation, Maintenance & Installation Manual

9. Pull the starter rope slowly until you feel the starter engage, then pull
rapidly to crank the engine. Allow the rope to return slowly. Repeat until
the engine starts.
10. 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 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 a
dealer. Operating the engine while overheated may cause serious engine
damage.

Gear Shifting

The outboard has two gear shift positions to provide operation: Forward (F),
and Neutral (N).
Reduce throttle speed to idle speed.
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