Mercury 40 Sea Pro User Manual page 53

a. Pull the starter rope slowly until starter engages, then pull rapidly to crank the engine.
b. Allow rope to return slowly. Repeat until engine starts. If engine begins to stall, re-prime until engine is
running.
11. Electric starting models - Turn ignition key to the "START" position and start the engine. If engine is cold,
push in on key to choke engine. If engine fails to start in 10 seconds, wait 30 seconds and try again. If engine
begins to stall, re-prime (push key in) until engine is running.
RAPID ACCELERATION HAZARD - Before shifting your outboard from neutral into gear, decrease engine
speed to slow. This will prevent a rapid acceleration that can cause people in the boat to be thrown from their
seats or out of the boat, causing injury or death.
12. Check for a steady stream of water flowing out of the water pump indicator hole.
IMPORTANT: If no water is coming out of the water pump indicator hole, stop engine and check cooling water
intake for obstruction. No obstruction may indicate a water pump failure or blockage in the cooling system. These
conditions will cause the engine to overheat. Have the outboard checked by your dealer. Operating the engine
while overheated will cause serious engine damage.
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