Mercury 200 User Manual page 51

SLIM BINNACLE - SINGLE ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE
Before starting, read the Pre‑Starting Check List, Special Operating Instructions, and Engine Break‑in
Procedure in the Operation Section.
Never start or operate your outboard (even momentarily) without water circulating through all the
cooling water intake holes in the gearcase to prevent damage to the water pump (running dry) or
overheating of the engine.
1. Make sure the cooling water intake is submerged.
2. Check the engine oil level.
3. Open fuel tank vent on manual venting type tanks.
NOTE: The engine will not start unless the lanyard is set to the "RUN" position.
4. Set the lanyard stop switch to the "RUN" position. Refer to General Information ‑ Lanyard Stop
Switch.
5. Shift outboard to neutral (N) position.
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