Starting The Engine - Mercury 200 OptiMax Manual

Starting the Engine

Before starting, read the pre‑starting check list, special operating
instructions, and engine break‑in procedure in the Operation
section.
Without sufficient cooling water, the engine, the water pump, and
other components will overheat and suffer damage. Provide a
sufficient supply of water to the water inlets during operation.
1. Lower the outboard to the vertical operating position. Make
sure all cooling water intake holes are submerged.
2. Open the fuel tank vent screw (in filler cap) on manual venting
type fuel tanks.
3. Position the fuel line primer bulb so the arrow on the side of
the bulb is pointing up. Squeeze the fuel line primer bulb
several times until it feels firm.
OPERATION
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