Mercury Sea Pro User Manual page 44

a - Fast idle speed lever
b. Manual start models - Depress fuel primer rapidly 4 to 6 times.
NOTE: For initial start of a new engine or first start after a prolonged storage, air may be present in primer. If this
is the case, primer several times until fluid can be felt and then the normal 4 to 6 times.
10. Starting a flooded engine:
a. Tiller handle models - Advance the throttle grip to full throttle speed. Without activating primer, start
engine following starting procedure. Immediately start to reduce engine speed after engine starts.
b. Remote control models - Advance the fast idle speed lever or throttle only feature to the full maximum
position. Without activating the primer, crank engine for 10 seconds. Wait 30 seconds and repeat until
engine starts. Immediately start to reduce engine speed after engine starts.
11. Turn ignition key to "START" position and start the engine. If engine is cold, push in on key to prime the
engine while cranking. If engine fails to start in ten seconds, wait 30 seconds and try again. If engine begins
to stall, reprime until engine is running smoothly.
RAPID ACCELERATION HAZARD - Tiller Handle Models - 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. Manual start models - Pull starter rope.
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