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Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation
130 Super Sport
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• Connect fuel line fuel
quick disconnect fi tting.
• Squeeze the fuel line
primer bulb several
times until it feels fi rm.
• Be sure the emergency
engine shutoff switch
is in the “RUN”
position.
• Be sure gear shift and
throttle control levers
are in the NEUTRAL
position.
Starting the Engine
!
CAUTION
NEVER start or operate your engines (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.
• Operator should know boating safety, safe
navigation, and boat operating procedures.
• Make sure that the lower unit of the engine
is in the water.
• Ensure that cap is
tightened until an
audible “click”is heard.
This validates the cap is
sealed on the tank.
• Open vent screw
in cap by turning
counterclockwise.
Prior to Starting
Be sure you have read the Pre-Starting Check List,
Special Operating Instructions and engine Break-In
Procedure in the Operation Section of the engine
manufacturer’s manual which can be found in your
owner’s packet.
"click"
OFF
RUN
NOTICE
Long periods of storage and/or non-use,
common to boats, create unique problems. When
preparing to store a boat for extended periods,
of two months or more, it is best to completely
remove all fuel from the tank(s).
N O T E :
To p r e v e n t
fl ooding, do not squeeze
the primer bulb after
engine has warmed up.
NOTICE
The gear shift/throttle control levers will not
allow engine starting if the control levers are
in any other position than NEUTRAL.
NOTICE
Outboards with battery charging capabilities
must not be operated with battery cables
disconnected from the battery. Damage to the
charging system may result.
DO NOT
engage “Throttle Only” feature for initial
starting.
