BRP Evinrude E-TEC 40 Operator's Manual page 33

tether cord for cuts, breaks, or wear. Replace
worn or damaged parts.
Snap the tether cord to a secure place on the
operator's clothing or life vest — not where it
might tear away instead of activating the en-
gine cut–off switch.
1. Tether cord
Disconnecting the clip and tether cord will
stop the engine and prevent the boat from be-
coming a runaway if the driver moves beyond
the range of the tether cord. If the tether cord
is too long, it can be shortened by knotting or
looping it. DO NOT cut and retie the tether
cord.
If the following directions are not suitable for
your boat's control, see your Dealer before
proceeding.
Move the remote control handle to NEU-
TRAL.
Set control to SLOWEST speed position.
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 is
returned to slowest IDLE position
After the engine starts, the engine manage-
ment module (EMM) automatically increases
idle speed slightly. Idle speed will decrease as
the engine warms up.
Engine Starting
WARNING
If you are using a remote control that
does not have start-in-gear prevention,
the outboard can be started while it is in
gear. Always shift to NEUTRAL before
starting the outboard to prevent sudden
boat movement, which can cause injury.
NOTICE
The starter motor can be damaged if
operated continuously for more than 20
seconds.
NOTICE
You MUST supply water to the engine
before attempting to start it. Engine dam-
age can occur quickly.
Be sure the water intake screens are below
the water surface.
Turn the key switch fully clockwise to the
START position.
Operation
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