Suzuki DF40A Owner's Manual page 36

1. Squeeze the fuel line priming bulb several
times until you feel resistance.
2. Remote control model:
Make sure that the warm-up lever is in the
fully closed position
Tiller handle model
Make sure that the throttle control grip is in
the fully closed position.
3. Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position.
4. Turn the ignition key to the "START" position.
After returning the ignition key to "ON" posi-
tion from "START" one, starter motor con-
tinue to turn for 4 seconds until engine start.
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NOTICE
If you hold the ignition key at the "START"
position to start the engine, the starter system
can be damaged.
Turn the ignition key to the "START" position
once and release it to start the engine. The
engine will crank continuously for 4 seconds
or until the engine starts.
NOTE:
The continuous operating time of the starter
motor is set at five seconds.
When this time is exceeded, the starter motor
will automatically stop.
If the motor stops, wait about ten seconds for
the motor to cool down and try again.
NOTICE
If the OIL lamp remains lit while operating the
outboard, the oil level may be low enough to
damage the engine.
Stop the engine and check the oil level.
5. Warm up the engine for about 5 minutes.
NOTICE
Operating the engine at high RPM or "wide
open throttle" immediately after starting the
engine without allowing the engine to warm
up may cause engine failure.
Always allow the engine to warm up suffi-
ciently before operating it at high speeds.