BRP Evinrude E-TEC 40 Operator's Manual page 28

Using Your Evinrude E-TEC Outboard
Starting
WARNING
Always shift to NEUTRAL before starting
the outboard to prevent sudden boat
movement, which can cause injury.
NOTICE
You MUST supply water to the engine
before attempting to start it. Engine dam-
age can occur quickly.
Move the shift lever to NEUTRAL. Refer to
Shifting and Speed Control - Tiller Models
on page 28.
Be sure the water intake screens are below
the water surface.
1. NEUTRAL
Twist throttle grip to SLOWEST speed posi-
tion.
1. SLOWEST speed position
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DO NOT advance the throttle before start-up.
Advancing the throttle overrides the electronic
idle control system.
If the outboard is started with the throttle ad-
vanced, the outboard will be in a safety mode.
It will not respond to throttle until the throttle
twist grip is returned to slowest speed posi-
tion.
After the engine starts, the engine manage-
ment module (EMM) automatically increases
idle speed slightly. Idle speed will decrease as
the engine warms up.
Tiller Rope Models
To prevent damage to starter assembly,
allow starter cord to rewind before
releasing starter handle.
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While seated, grasp the starter handle and
pull slowly until the starter engages, then pull
hard. Repeat, if needed, until outboard starts.
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1. Starter handle
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IMPORTANT: Engine will not start if outboard
is in gear or if tether cord is not in place.
If your outboard does not react normally to
this starting procedure or if it fails to start, re-
fer to Troubleshooting on page 67.
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NOTICE
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