Operation
the boat could slow rapidly. This could
cause people and objects in the boat to
be thrown forward.
1.
Place the remote control lever in neutral.
TIP:
The start-in-gear protection device prevents
the engine from starting except when in neu-
tral.
2.
Attach the engine shut-off cord to a se-
cure place on your clothing, or your arm
or leg. Then install the clip on the other
end of the cord into the engine shut-off
switch.
3.
Turn the main switch to "
4.
Turn the main switch to "
and hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds.
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5.
TIP:
When the engine is cold, it needs to be
warmed up. For further information, see
page 53.
If the engine is warm and fails to start,
open the throttle slightly and try to start the
engine again. If the engine still fails to
start, see page 86.
" (on).
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" (start),
Checks after starting engine
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Cooling water
Check for a steady flow of water from the
cooling water pilot hole. A continuous flow of
water from the pilot hole indicates that the
Immediately after the engine starts, re-
lease the main switch and allow it to re-
" (on). NOTICE: Never turn
turn to "
the main switch to "
while the engine is running. Do not
keep the starter motor turning for
more than 5 seconds. If the starter
motor is turned continuously for
more than 5 seconds, the battery will
be quickly discharged, thus making it
impossible to start the engine. The
starter can also be damaged. If the
engine will not start after 5 seconds
of cranking, return the main switch to
"
" (on), wait 10 seconds, then
crank the engine again.
" (start)
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