Warming up engine
Manual start and electric start model
1. After starting the engine, allow it to idle for 3 minutes to warm up. Failure to do so will
shorten engine life.
2. Be sure the low oil pressure-alert indicator goes off after starting the engine.
NOTICE: If the low oil pressure-alert indicator blinks after the engine starts, stop the
engine. Otherwise, serious engine damage could occur. Check the oil level and add
engine oil if necessary. Consult your dealer if the cause for the low oil pressure alert
cannot be found.
Check after engine warm up
Shifting
While the boat is tightly moored, and without applying throttle, confirm that the engine shifts
smoothly into forward and reverse, and back to neutral.
Stop switches
⚫
Turn the main
switch to “
OFF
”, or press the engine stop button and make sure the
engine stops.
⚫
Confirm that removing the clip from the engine shut-off switch stops the engine.
⚫
Confirm that the engine cannot be started with the clip removed from the engine
shut-off switch.
Shifting
Before shifting, make sure there are no swimmers or obstacles in the water near you.