Starting The Engine - Remote Control Models - Mercury 8 Bigfoot 4-Stroke User Manual

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 3 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.
1. Open fuel tank vent screw (in filler cap) on manual venting type tanks.
2. Squeeze the fuel line primer bulb several times until it feels firm.
IMPORTANT: To prevent engine flooding, do not squeeze the primer bulb after engine has warmed up.
3. Set the lanyard stop switch to "RUN" position. Refer to General Information ‑ Lanyard Stop Switch.
4. Set the remote control handle to neutral position.
IMPORTANT: Avoid engine flooding ‑ Do not advance the throttle while engine is not running. This will inject fuel
into the engine and may cause a hard starting flooded condition.
IMPORTANT: Outboards with battery charging capabilities must not be operated with battery cables disconnected
from the battery. Damage to the charging system may result.
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