Mercury 15 EFI SeaPro Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual page 68

4. Verify the shift handle is in the neutral (N) position.
5. Verify the throttle grip is set to the idle position.
6. Manual starting models ‑ Pull the starter rope slowly until you feel the
starter engage, then pull rapidly to crank the engine. Allow rope to return
slowly. Repeat until the engine starts.
IMPORTANT: Outboards with battery charging capabilities must not be
operated with battery cables disconnected from the battery. Damage to the
charging system may result.
7. Electric starting models ‑ Push the starter button and crank the engine.
Release button when the engine starts. Do not operate the starter motor
continuously for longer than ten seconds at a time. If the engine fails to
start, wait 30 seconds and try again.
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