Stopping The Engine; Throttle Only Operation-Dts Models - Mercury 6.2 Inboard MPI DTS Operation & Maintenance Manual

2. Place the remote control handle in neutral.
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.
Explosive fumes contained in the engine compartment can cause serious injury or death from fire or explosion. Before
starting the engine, operate the bilge blower or vent the engine compartment for at least five minutes.
NOTE: This power package is equipped with SmartStart. The SmartStart feature incorporates push button starting. Rather
than holding the start button or key switch to start the engine and then releasing it when the engine starts, SmartStart
completely controls the starting process. When the start button is pushed, the PCM signals the engine to start. If the
engine does not start, the starting process times out after a few seconds or when the engine reaches 400 RPM. Attempting
to start the engine with the engine already running will turn the engine off.
3. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position.
4. Turn the ignition key switch to the START position then release, or press the start/stop button and release. If the engine is
cold, allow the engine to operate at idle for 6–10 minutes or until the engine temperature reaches 60° C (140° F).
5. If the engine does not start after three attempts:
a. Push the throttle only button and position the remote control handle or throttle lever to the 1/4 throttle position.
b. Turn the ignition key to START. Release the key when the engine starts and allow the switch to return to the ON
position.
6. If the engine does not start after step 5:
a. Move the remote control handle throttle lever to the full throttle position, then return to 1/4 throttle.
b. Turn the ignition key to START. Release the key when the engine starts and allow the switch to return to the ON
position.
7. Inspect the power package for fuel, oil, water, and exhaust leaks.
8. Move the control handle with a firm, quick motion forward to shift to forward gear, or backward to shift to reverse. After
shifting, advance the throttle to the desired setting.
Shifting into gear at engine speeds above idle will damage the drive system. Shift the drive into gear only when the engine is
operating at idle.

Stopping the Engine

1. Move the remote control handle to neutral/idle and allow the engine to slow to idle speed. If the engine has been operated
at high speed for a long period of time, allow the engine to cool at idle speed for 3–5 minutes.
2. The engine can be stopped by any one of the following four methods:
a. Move the ignition key switch to the ACCESSORY or OFF position. The engine will stop and the control system will be
deactivated.
b. Press the start/stop button, if equipped. The engine will stop and the control system will remain active.
c. Momentarily move the ignition key switch to the START position, then release immediately. The control system will
recognize that the engine is running and will stop the engine. The control system will remain active. Moving the
ignition key switch to the START position again will issue a start request to the control system and the control system
will start the engine, if appropriate.
d. Activate the lanyard stop switch, if equipped. The engine will stop, but the control system will remain active. The
control system will not allow the engine to start if the lanyard stop switch is activated.
Throttle Only Operation—DTS Models
NOTE: When operating in throttle only (neutral) mode, the DTS control system will not allow the engine speed to exceed 3500
RPM.
The Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) Zero Effort control can shift the engine or transmission at speeds greater than idle,
causing unexpected boat movement, which may result in injury, death, or property damage due to loss of boat control.
Always place the throttle control lever in the idle position before moving the shift control lever into forward or reverse gear
position.
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