Operation Chart - Mercury 350 Mag MPI Manual

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To avoid possible ingestion of water that can damage engine components:
•
Do not turn the ignition key off when the engine is running above idle speed.
•
Do not use the lanyard stop switch to shut off the engine above idle speed.
•
When coming off plane, if a large following wave may roll over the boat's transom, apply a short,
light burst of throttle to minimize the wave action against the stern of the boat.
•
Do not come off plane quickly, shift into reverse and shut off engine.
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BEFORE
STARTING
Open engine hatch.
Check engine oil level. Check for fuel, oil,
Turn battery switch ON
(if equipped).
Operate bilge blowers
(if equipped).
Open fuel shutoff valve
(if equipped).
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CAUTION

Operation Chart

AFTER
STARTING
Observe all gauges to
check condition of
engine. If not normal,
stop engine.
water, fluid and
exhaust leaks, ect.
Check shift and throttle
control operation.
Check steering
operation.
WHILE
UNDERWAY
Observe all gauges to
monitor engine
condition. If not
normal, stop engine.
AFTER
STOPPING
Turn ignition key off.
Turn battery switch
OFF (if equipped).
Close fuel valve
(if equipped).
Close seacock
(if equipped).
Flush cooling system
(if in saltwater area).