3-5
150 Montauk
Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation
Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation
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• 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.
NOTICE
Outboards with battery charging capabilities
must not be operated with battery cables
disconnected from the battery. Damage to the
charging system may result.
!
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.
OFF
RUN
DO NOT
engage “Throttle Only” feature for initial
starting.
NOTICE
The gear shift/throttle control levers will not
allow engine starting if the control levers are
in any other position than NEUTRAL.
• Connect fuel line quick
disconnect fitting.
• Turn the battery switch
“ON”.
OFF
ON
Warming Up the Engine
The “THROTTLE ONLY” button on the gear shift/
throttle control allows the operator to increase engine
RPM for warm-up without
shifting the engines into gear.
• Be sure that the gear
shift and throttle
control handle is in the
NEUTRAL position.
• Press and hold the
“THROTTLE ONLY“
button while moving
the control handle
ahead to the forward
position.
OF
F ON START
OF
F ON START
Start Engine:
• Turn ignition key on
console switch panel to
“Start” position and
hold until engine starts.
• When engine starts,
release key. The key
will return to the “ON”
position.
• Check for a steady stream of water flowing out of
the water pump outlet.
NOTE:
If no water is coming out of the water pump
outlet. Stop the engine and check cooling water intake
for obstructions. No obstruction may indicate a water
pump failure or blockage in the cooling system. These
conditions will cause the engine to overheat. Have
the engine checked by your dealer. Operating the
engine while overheated will cause engine damage.
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