Mercury Jet 20 Manual page 62

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Starting The Engine – Tiller Handle Models
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Side Handle Gear Shift Models – Set the gear shift to NEUTRAL position.
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Turn Primer/idle speed knob full clockwise (direction of arrow) to increase
engine idle speed for starting.
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When engine is cold, pull out and push in the primer/idle speed knob one to three
times to prime the engine. Leave the knob in the pulled-out position when
starting.
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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 engine starts.
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Electric Starting Models – Push starter button and crank the engine. Release
button when engine starts. Do not operate starter motor continuously for longer
than ten seconds at a time. If engine fails to start, wait 30 seconds and try again.
OPERATION
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