Operation Chart - Mercury 496 MAG Bravo Owner's Manual

Perform the following as appropriate:
1
Check all items listed in Operation Chart.
2
Perform any other necessary checks, as indicated by your dealer, or specified in your boat owner's manual.
3
Place drive unit in full DOWN/IN position.
4
Place control handle in NEUTRAL.
5
Position throttle setting as follows:
A
COLD ENGINE - Leave in NEUTRAL/IDLE speed position.
B
WARM ENGINE - Leave in NEUTRAL/IDLE speed position.
C
FLOODED ENGINE - Turn ignition switch to ON position. Push the throttle only button and place the throttle
lever in the 50% position. Attempt to start engine. As soon as engine starts, return throttle to the IDLE position.
6
Turn ignition key to the START position. Release key when engine starts and allow switch to return to RUN
position.
7
Check oil pressure gauge immediately after engine starts. If oil pressure is not within specified range (Refer
to Specifications), stop engine immediately and determine cause.
8
If engine is cold, operate engine for 1 or 2 minutes at fast idle (1000-1500 rpm).
9
After engine has warmed up, check water temperature gauge to ensure that engine temperature is not
abnormally high. If it is, stop engine immediately and determine cause.
10
Be sure charging system is functioning correctly.
11
Observe power package for fuel, oil, water and exhaust leaks.
12
To shift drive unit, return control/throttle lever to NEUTRAL. Move control/shift lever with a firm, quick motion
forward to shift into FORWARD gear, or backward to shift into REVERSE. After shifting drive unit, advance
throttle to desired setting.
13
Move control/shift lever to NEUTRAL and allow engine to drop to IDLE speed. If engine has been operated
at high speed for a long period of time, allow engine to cool by operating at IDLE speed for 3 to 5 minutes.
14
Turn ignition key to OFF.
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