Starting, Shifting And Stopping - Mercury Bravo Three Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Starting, Shifting And Stopping

Before starting engine, operate bilge blower for at least five min-
utes to remove any explosive fumes from engine compartment.
If boat is not equipped with a bilge blower, open engine hatch
and leave open while starting engine.
IMPORTANT: Observe the following:
Do not start engine without water being supplied to seawater
pickup pump (to prevent pump or engine damage).
Do not operate starter motor continuously for more than 30
seconds.
When engine starts, quickly reduce throttle setting to avoid
exceeding 1500 RPM.
Never shift drive unit unless engine is at Idle RPM.
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Perform the following as appropriate:
A Check all items listed in OPERATION CHART.
B Perform any other necessary checks, as indicated by your dealer,
or specified in your boat owner's manual.
C Place drive unit in full down/in position.
D Place control handle in NEUTRAL.
E Position throttle setting as follows: COLD ENGINE - Move control/
throttle lever to full throttle, then return to about 1/4 throttle. In ex-
treme cold it may be necessary to pump lever more than once.
WARM ENGINE - Move control/throttle lever to 1/4 throttle position.
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