Starting - Scarab SB Series Owner's Manual

4. Make sure the jet pump water intakes are under
the water.
C. Starting
Before starting the engine, the operator and
passengers should always be properly seated.
Do not allow swimmers and passengers to stay
close to the propulsion system.
NOTICE
Starting the engine or riding the boat in shallow-
er water may damage the impeller or other jet
pump components.
To prevent excessive exposure and reduce the
possibility of carbon monoxide accumulation in
the cockpit the operator should be prepared to
cast off quickly. See Section A­11 for informa-
tion about the dangers of Carbon Monoxide.
1. If your boat is equipped with a battery switch, turn
the battery switch to I (ON) position (positions may
vary depending on which model you have).
2. The driver must always attach the emergency en-
gine shut off lanyard(s) securely to his or her body.
Insert In the event that you move away from the
helm area and beyond the length of the lanyard,
the engine will be turned off.
3. Move the control handle to neutral detent (idle) po-
sition. The position of the control handle is typically
in the center or straight up position of the control.
See Figures D2 & D3. Notice as you push the
shifter control to the neutral position you will feel
the neutral detent engage thus indicating you are
in neutral. Note: A "start-in-neutral-only" feature
prevents starting the engine while in gear.
Operation - Section D
Shift Lever
Figure D2: Separate Shift & Throttle Control
Note: Shift Lever in Neutral & Throttle Lever in Idle Position
Neutral Lock
Release
Figure D3: Throttle/Shift Control in Neutral/Idle Position
4. Turn the key switch to start and hold until engine
starts, for no longer than 5 seconds. If engine
does not start, let go momentarily, then try again.
Note: You may need to jiggle the control lever a bit
to ensure the neutral detent is engaged.
Throttle Lever
Neutral
Lock
Release
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