Mercury 200 OptiMax DTS Owner's Manual page 42

NOTE: The engine will not start unless the lanyard is set to the "RUN" position.
4. Set the lanyard stop switch to "RUN" position. Refer to General Information - Lanyard Stop Switch.
5. Shift outboard to neutral (N) position.
6. For 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. Turn the ignition key to "START" position and release the key. The electronic starting system will automatically
crank the engine for starting. If the engine fails to start, the engine will stop cranking. Return the key to
"START" position and try again.
8. The "ACTIVE" light located on the console remote control key pad will become illuminated once the engine
is started and communicating with the remote control.
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