Mercury 4C Instruction Manual page 65

7. Move gear shift lever to neutral (N) position. Be sure that the
shift lever is in neutral (N) when starting the engine. This
model is provided with a function that prevents starting in
gear.
NOTE: If the motor somehow does start in gear, do not operate
it. Contact your authorized dealer.
8. Move the throttle grip to the start position.
9. If the engine is cold, completely pull the choke knob out.
Push in the choke halfway as the engine is warming up.
Push in completely after engine is warmed up.
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