Mercury Optimax User Manual page 60

5. Shift outboard to neutral ("N") position.
6. For the initial start of a new engine, or for an engine that ran
out of fuel or was drained of fuel, the fuel system should be
filled as follows:
a. Squeeze the fuel line primer bulb until it feels firm.
b. Turn the ignition key switch to the "ON" position for three
seconds. This operates the electric fuel pump.
c. Turn the ignition key switch back to the "OFF" position, and
squeeze the primer bulb again until it feels firm. Turn the
ignition key switch to the "ON" position again for three
seconds. Continue this procedure until the fuel line primer
bulb stays firm.
7. Do not advance the neutral fast idle speed feature on the
remote control for starting.
8. Turn the ignition key to "START" position. Release the key
when engine starts. If engine fails to start in 10 seconds, return
the key to "OFF" position, wait one second and try again.
NOTE: The electronic starting system will automatically prime
(choke) the engine and increase idle speed for starting.
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