Starting NOTE! Do not start engine out of water unless using a flushing adapter. WARNING! When using a flushing adaptor, remove the propellers befor starting engine to prevent accidental contact with moving propellers. If propellers are not removed, personal injury could result. l
Move the control lever to the neutral/idle position.
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Turn the ignition key one more step to the right (starter position II) to start the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine has started. Turn the starter motor for a maximum of 10 seconds, if the engine does not start release the key and try again after a few seconds.
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IMPORTANT Never turn the key to the starter position with the engine running! l
Immediately after the engine has started check that the oil pressure and battery charge instruments are reading normal.
NOTE! Your boat may be equipped with a low oil pressure (and high engine coolant temperature) acoustic alarm and warning lamp. This alarm may sound while the engine is started until oil pressure has built up. Never rev a cold engine! l
If the engine is cold: idle it, while casting off for example.
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Shift to forward or reverse and start off.
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