Mercury 60 Operation, Maintenance & Installation Manual page 51

a. Remote control models ‑ Advance the fast idle speed lever of throttle
only feature to an approximate halfway setting. After engine start up,
immediately adjust neutral fast idle setting so engine speed drops
below 2000 RPM. Return back to normal idle speed after engine is
warmed up.
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b. Manual start models ‑ Depress fuel primer rapidly 4 to 6 times.
NOTE: For initial start of a new engine or first start after a prolonged storage,
air may be present in primer. If this is the case, primer several times until fluid
can be felt and then the normal 4 to 6 times.
10. Starting a flooded engine:
a. Tiller handle models ‑ Advance the throttle grip to full throttle speed.
Without activating primer, start engine following starting procedure.
Immediately start to reduce engine speed after engine starts.
b. Remote control models ‑ Advance the fast idle speed lever or throttle
only feature to the full maximum position. Without activating the
primer, crank engine for 10 seconds. Wait 30 seconds and repeat until
engine starts. Immediately start to reduce engine speed after engine
starts.
11. Turn ignition key to START position and start the engine. If engine is cold,
push in on key to prime the engine while cranking. If engine fails to start in
ten seconds, wait 30 seconds and try again. If engine begins to stall,
reprime until engine is running smoothly.
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a - Fast idle speed lever
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