Suzuki DF40A Owner's Manual page 38

2. Remove the motor cover.
3. Remove the flywheel cover.
4. Squeeze the fuel line priming bulb several
times until resistance is felt.
5. Put the emergency stop switch lock plate in
place.
6. Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position and
listen for the electric fuel pump to cycle.
NOTE:
The initial fuel pump cycle is for a period of 3
seconds after the ignition key is first turned on.
If the battery voltage is too low to operate the
electric fuel pump, sufficient fuel will not be sup-
plied to start the engine. If you are not sure
about fuel pump operation, you may turn the
key off, then repeat step #6.
7. Tie a knot in one end of the emergency
starter rope located in the tool kit. Tie the
other end around the screw-driver handle in
the tool kit.
8. Hook the knotted end of the rope in the pul-
ley notch and wind the rope around the pul-
ley in a clockwise direction.
9. After following steps of the normal starting
procedure, pull the emergency starter rope
sharply to start the engine.
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 WARNING
If you attempt to reinstall the ring gear cover
or motor cover after starting the engine you
can be injured.
Do not attempt to reinstall the ring gear cover
or motor cover after starting the engine.
 WARNING
When the engine is running, there are many
moving parts that could cause severe per-
sonal injury.
When the engine is running, keep your hands,
hair, clothing, etc., away from the engine.
NOTE:
Be sure to have the starter system repaired as
soon as possible. You should not continue to
use the emergency starting procedure for rou-
tine engine starting.
SHIFTING AND SPEED CONTROL
NOTICE
Severe engine damage may occur if (a) engine
speed is not allowed to return to idle and boat
speed is not reduced when shifting from
"FORWARD" to
"REVERSE" to "FORWARD", or (b) care is not
taken when operating the boat in reverse.
Always allow the engine speed to return to
idle before shifting. Exercise caution and use
minimal speed when operating the boat in
reverse. Be sure the handle/shift lever is in the
desired position before accelerating.
NOTICE
If you shift gears when the engine is not run-
ning, the shifting mechanism can be dam-
aged.
Avoid shifting gears when the engine is not
running.
"REVERSE" or from