Starting The Engine - Remote Control Models - Mercury 8 User Manual

9. Flooded engine - If the engine will not start, push in the
throttle only button and advance the throttle grip to fast throttle
speed. Push in the choke knob and retry starting the engine.
After the engine has started, immediately reduce throttle
speed to idle.
10. 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.
WARMING UP ENGINE
Before beginning operation, allow the engine to warm up at idling
speed for three minutes.
Starting the Engine ‑ Remote Control Models
Before starting, read the pre‑starting check list, special operating
instructions, and engine break‑in procedure in the Operation
section.
OPERATION
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